Head Chef - Premium Pub

Jolly Sailor; Bursledon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Bonus

Pension

Health cover

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse is seeking a Head Chef for The Jolly Sailor at Hamble Waterfront. The role leads a high‑performing kitchen team, delivering brand-spec compliant fayre in a prestigious pub setting with strong guest appeal.

The package includes £43K base, tips, profit share, and comprehensive benefits. Expect a 5‑day week, supportive leadership, and opportunities to advance within a renowned, sustainability‑driven employer.

Qualifications

• Highly organized Head Chef with central-spec experience.
• Thrive in a fast-paced prestige kitchen.
• Cares about excellence and motivation.
• Expert in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Calm, dependable, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong kitchen admin and precise specs.
• Positive, inspirational leader for diverse teams.
• Committed to compliance and sustainability.
• Reliable with commute and flexible schedule.
• Willing to join a rewards-driven employer.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen management

Kitchen administration

Team motivation

Organised

Job description

£43K + 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.

Hamble Waterfront - Celebrity Pub

The Jolly Sailor is known to have existed as a pub since as early as 1751 and joined the Hall & Woodhouse family in 1987. Set in a stunning location, adjacent to Elephant Boatyard and at the heart of "Howard's Way" the hugely popular late 1980s BBC drama series, the pub offers unrivalled views across Hamble Marina. With an individually crafted changing menu, a unique quirky setting and fabulous interior - guests simply love this awesome venue.

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 £43K, 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?