Head Chef - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; Crowthorne; On-site; GBP 44,100 - 53,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £49K salary

Tips share

Profit share

Bonus

Pension

Health cover

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse is seeking a hands-on Head Chef for our vibrant new pub restaurant in Crowthorne. You’ll lead a high‑performing kitchen team, delivering top‑quality fayre to brand specifications and guest expectations.

This role offers a five‑day week with consistent hours, a competitive package up to £49K plus tips, profit share, and comprehensive lifestyle benefits including pension and health cover. You’ll drive food safety, allergen management and sustainability across the operation, backed

Qualifications

• Leadership of a large pub kitchen.
• Experience delivering high-volume, high-quality fayre to brand specs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team.
• Ensure brand specifications and quality standards.
• Drive food safety, allergen management and sustainability.
• Oversee kitchen administration and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Food safety

Allergen management

KPI driven

Job description

£49K + Tips + Profit Share + Benefits + 5 days working ......

About Hall & Woodhouse - Publican Awards Best Large Pub co

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 chefs already in the UK working under SOC 5434.

Beautiful New Pub Restaurant - Vibrant and Green

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family H&W Crowthorne is a sensational new multi-million pound restaurant and bar. With an innovative and sustainable two-storey design the pub forms the gateway to the Bucklers park residential development and surrounding Bucklers Forest. Comprising five different multi-functioning spaces for guests to enjoy including a dedicated bar, a pantry/café for coffee and cakes through to relaxed dining and drinks, a vibrant dining space, an extensive outdoor terrace, and a large attractive garden. Taking inspiration from its surroundings; plants, stylistic artwork, colourful soft furnishings, and exposed brick walls feature to create a contemporary interior style. With a warm feel and lots of colourful character guests can relax in the perfect setting with great food and delicious Badger beers, whatever the occasion.

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 £49K, 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 a large scale 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.

Apply today and take the next step in a place where your future truly matters.