Head Chef — Local, High-Quality Kitchen Leader

Bell at Broadway, Illminster; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Competitive quarterly bonus

Westfield Rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Career progression

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Volunteer time off

Job summary

St Austell Brewery is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced pub environment, delivering high-quality, locally sourced dishes that delight guests.

You will oversee front of house and back of house, ensuring organisation, consistency, and strong product knowledge. The role requires adaptability, passion, and a proactive approach to managing budgets and sales targets to drive success.

Qualifications

• Front of the Kitchen and Back of House Team leadership
• Well organised and adaptable with passion for what they do
• Pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering
• Product knowledge paired with practical daily kitchen operations
• Understand budgets and sales targets and help achieve them

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver quality food for guests in a fast-paced pub environment
• Back of house and front of house coordination to ensure smooth service
• Maintain organisational standards and consistent execution across all shifts
• Apply solid product knowledge to daily operations and menus
• Work with budgets and sales targets to support business goals

Job description

St Austell Brewery is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced pub environment, delivering high-quality, locally sourced dishes that delight guests.

You will oversee front of house and back of house, ensuring organisation, consistency, and strong product knowledge. The role requires adaptability, passion, and a proactive approach to managing budgets and sales targets to drive success.