Head Chef - Patching

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pub group in Bognor Regis is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £42.5K plus tips and bonuses, all while working in a supportive environment focused on sustainability. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to food quality and safety. Join a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company with excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit share

Health benefits

Career development

Discounts on meals

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-pressure kitchen.
• Ability to maintain calmness under pressure.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to maintain high food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations under time pressure.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Create a positive work environment for staff.

Skills

High end standard fayre

Kitchen administration

Food safety and hygiene regulations

Team leadership

Job description

Head Chef - Patching

Employer
Hall & Woodhouse Ltd

Location
Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Salary
42500.00 per annum plus tips, plus bonus

Closing date
3 Dec 2025

Sector
Chef jobs, Chef, Executive Chef, Head Chef

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

Head Chef - Patching

Sunday Times Best Places to Work + Tips + Profit Share + 60% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working - Career pathway....

Awesome Pub - Wonderful World's End

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of fabulous destination food pubs, situated in the heart of the rolling South Downs, just 1 minute from the A27, the Worlds End is the perfect example of a traditional English country pub. Built in the 18th Century as a coaching inn on the old Arundel Road, the pub was recently refurbished to an amazing standard, creating a home from home feel, where you can really relax and unwind. The pub is dog friendly, with a large garden and outside children's play area - roaring log fires, flagstone floors, oak beams and quality food in a superb restaurant area complete the dining experience.

We are looking to appoint a new Head Chef to lead the team in this amazing high energy kitchen.

Your rewards as Head Chef in our kitchen:

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• Up to 42.5K pa, depending on level of development in the role
• Salary boosted by a share of tips, profit share and bonus schemes
• A full package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and more
• The chance to lead a fabulous team in an awesome business with sustainability at its core
• Great job security and career development, with a Sunday Times best places to work company
• All the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are:

• A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high end standard fayre
• Someone that enjoys the buzz in the spotlight of a busy prestige kitchen
• A serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with your team
• Dependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and build great teams
• Diligent about compliance
• Able to reliably manage the commute, days, evenings and weekends - the location requires independent transport
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is a big advantage.

If you are a hands on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead a team to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.

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