Head Chef - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse - East Region; Burgh Heath; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health cover

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse is seeking a hands-on Head Chef for the Frog, a premier pub restaurant in the Southampton/Hampshire area. You will lead a high-performing team, drive consistency and quality, and work to brand specifications in a busy kitchen.

We offer a 5-day week, a competitive package of £43.25K plus tips, profit share, and comprehensive lifestyle benefits including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, and discounts. Join a supportive team with sustainability and people-first values.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as head of a pub kitchen is a big advantage.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality fayre to brand specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team at a prestigious pub venue.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation under time/volume pressure.
• Manage kitchen administration, compliance, and sustainability practices.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Food safety

Allergen management

Job description

£43.25K + Tips + Profit Share + Benefits + 5 days working ......

About Hall & Woodhouse

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business. H&W holds a Sponsor License and could consider applications from Head Chefs already in the UK working under SOC 5434.

The Frog

A newly built addition to the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional pubs, the Frog is designed in the style of a Hampshire farmhouse and barn to blend perfectly with its beautiful surroundings. Opened in 2022 the Frog is the perfect reflection of a traditional country pub - treating guests to great food and drink in a wonderfully relaxed setting. With great transport links and dog friendly, as every great pub should be, the Frog is a focal point at the heart of the growing new community.

Head Chef – Join a Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Looking for your next big step in a kitchen that’s full of energy, passion, and purpose?

We’re searching for a Head Chef comfortable in working to brand spec's to lead a high‑performing team at one of the area's best venues.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Real work–life balance with a 5‑day week, consistent hours, and excellent working conditions.
• Great package of up to £43.25K, depending on level of development in the role plus a share of tips.
• Profit share scheme and bonus – when the business thrives, so do you.
• Comprehensive lifestyle benefits, including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, discounts, and more.
• A vibrant, supportive team in a business driven by sustainability and an authentic people-first culture.
• Job security and clear career progression, backed by an award‑winning employer.
• All the support you need to succeed – we set you up to lead with confidence.

You’ll thrive here if you’re:

• A highly organized, skilled Head Chef with experience delivering high-quality fayre to central spec's
• Someone who enjoys the buzz and spotlight of a fast-paced, prestige kitchen.
• A chef who truly cares – motivated, passionate, and committed to excellence.
• An expert in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Calm, dependable, and resilient under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset.
• Strong in kitchen admin and happy in following precise cooking and presentation specifications.
• A positive, inspirational leader who builds, motivates, and supports diverse teams.
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
• Able to reliably manage the commute and flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Keen to join an employer that recognizes and rewards dedication and talent.

Previous experience as head of managed pub kitchen is a big advantage.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re a hands‑on Head Chef with the skills, drive, and temperament to deliver consistent top‑quality dishes under time and volume pressure, we’d love to hear from you.