Head Chef: Prestige Pub Kitchen, 5-Day Week + Profit Share

Angel Inn; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health cover

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Profit share

Bonus

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse’s Angel Inn in Dorset is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering high‑quality fayre to brand specs. The role offers a 5‑day week with consistent hours and a strong support team.

We offer a competitive package of up to £43,250 per year, plus tips, profit share, and a comprehensive benefits suite including pension and health cover. You’ll join a historic pub nestled near Bournemouth, part of a family‑run brewer with a people‑first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as head chef leading a busy kitchen to brand specifications.
• Strong focus on food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen administration and stock control.
• Capable of training and motivating diverse kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing kitchen team to deliver consistent fayre to spec.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and menus.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene, and allergen controls across the pub.
• Manage scheduling, ordering, and cost controls within budget.

Skills

Head Chef

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Allergen management

Kitchen admin

Brand spec adherence

Calm under pressure

Job description

Hall & Woodhouse’s Angel Inn in Dorset is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering high‑quality fayre to brand specs. The role offers a 5‑day week with consistent hours and a strong support team.

We offer a competitive package of up to £43,250 per year, plus tips, profit share, and a comprehensive benefits suite including pension and health cover. You’ll join a historic pub nestled near Bournemouth, part of a family‑run brewer with a people‑first culture.