Head Chef - Seasonal Menus, Local Produce, Busy Pub

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment; Chesham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips & Bonus

Meals on duty

Staff Discounts

Off site live in can be discussed

Job summary

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment is helping a busy country dining pub near Chesham and Berkhamstead recruit a Head Chef. You will lead a brigade, write seasonal menus with local produce and in‑house butchery, and maintain high standards.

Work closely with the General Manager and Front of House to drive quality, cost control and guest experience. There is room for creativity and a salary of £43–45k plus tips, meals on duty and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen brigade.
• Ability to produce fresh, seasonal menus using local produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the kitchen brigade to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Work with GM and Front of House to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Oversee cost control and GP targets.
• Develop and implement seasonal menu ideas.
• Utilise in-house butchery and local suppliers.

Skills

Brigade leadership

Communication

Creativity

People management

Job description

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment is helping a busy country dining pub near Chesham and Berkhamstead recruit a Head Chef. You will lead a brigade, write seasonal menus with local produce and in‑house butchery, and maintain high standards.

Work closely with the General Manager and Front of House to drive quality, cost control and guest experience. There is room for creativity and a salary of £43–45k plus tips, meals on duty and staff discounts.