Head chef quality gastro pub restaurant - Maidstone Kent

Mise en Place London; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Chef uniform

Paid annual leave

Job summary

A leading gastro pub restaurant in Maidstone is seeking a head chef passionate about creating British seasonal cuisine. The role involves menu creation, daily kitchen operations, and stock control. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar high-quality environment, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for cooking. This position offers a competitive salary of £36-38k per annum and requires 50-55 hours of work per week, providing meals on duty and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven head chef experience in quality gastro food settings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Genuine passion for cooking.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the menu.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations daily.
• Control stock, liaise with suppliers, and handle orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Technical skills

Motivating and training team members

Job description

Head chef quality gastro pub restaurant - Maidstone Kent

Popular gastro pub restaurant currently has a great opportunity for a head chef who enjoys producing great British seasonal food working with quality suppliers and would like to be involved in the development of the food offering.

The owner of this independent 3 site operator is looking for a head chef who can build on the existing reputation serving seasonal homemade quality food creating new specials , and to have creative input on the existing menu.

Role

• Menu creation
• Daily smooth running of the kitchen
• Menu planning – costing & recipe specification
• Stock control: supplier liaison, ordering, invoices, stock counting, wastage control
• Kitchen rotas, recruitment, team training & development, personnel files
• Due diligence: food hygiene, H&S records & cleaning rosters

Candidate profile

• Proven head chef experience gained within quality gastro fresh food site
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation & technical skill
• Genuine passion to cook
• Ability to motivate & train team members effectivelyStrong on due diligence – up to date on current hygiene legislation
• Genuine intention to offer long term commitment to next role

Salary & Benefits

£36‑38 k per annum

3 month probationary period: regular performance related salary reviews & well structured & professional working environment

Working hours

50 – 55 hrs per week (7 shifts over 5 days). 2 consecutive days off – nearby Maidstone.

Meals on duty + chef uniform.

Other information

Paid annual leave. Immediate start.

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK – verification of documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.