Head Chef - live out

Robinsons Brewery; Salterforth; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Food & drink discount

Shift food discount

Retail discounts

Pension plan

Career development

Apprenticeships

Wellbeing support

Healthcare plan

Uniform provided

Job summary

Robinsons Brewery in the UK is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead a busy, food-led kitchen. You’ll work with the General Manager to drive standards, develop your team and deliver consistently high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.

As a key leader, you’ll manage stock, margins and kitchen performance while creating a positive, high-performing kitchen culture. This is a hands-on role for an experienced chef who thrives under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience delivering high-quality dishes at scale.
• Ability to recruit, train and manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality food and consistently excellent guest experiences.
• Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage stock control, ordering and kitchen profitability.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume hospitality

Team development

Guest experience

Job description

Head Chef

Looking for a kitchen where your leadership matters, your ideas are valued and your team can thrive?

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead one of our busy, food-led kitchens at Robinsons.

If you have a strong background in high-volume hospitality, enjoy developing people and take pride in delivering consistently high standards, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What’syou’llenjoy inreturn?

• Competitive salary plus tips.
• 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation across Robinsons managed pubs, inns and guest rooms.
• 50% off food during shifts.
• Team rewards with discounts at over 800 retailers.
• 28 days paid annual leave.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Fully funded apprenticeships available.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical and everyday healthcare costs.
• Stability and opportunities within a family-run business that’s been thriving for over 185 years.
• Uniform provided.

About the role

As Head Chef, you’ll work closely with the General Manager to lead the kitchen team and drive standards across every part of the operation.

From developing your team and delivering quality dishes to managing stock, margins and kitchen performance, you’ll play a key role in the success of the business.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and knows how to build a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Delivering high-quality food and consistently excellent guest experiences.
• Recruiting, training and developing the kitchen team.
• Managing stock control, ordering and kitchen profitability.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety compliance.
• Leading by example and creating a supportive, motivated kitchen environment.

Join the Robinsons family

Since 1838, Robinsons has been built on great hospitality, quality food and great people.