Head Chef - Seasonal Riverside Dining - 44k-45k + Tips & Overtime

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a seasonal riverside dining setting. This role offers full autonomy to create innovative menus using fresh British produce, alongside opportunities for personal and professional development through culinary masterclasses and apprenticeship schemes. Join a vibrant team dedicated to quality and creativity, where your leadership can significantly influence the dining experience and drive business growth. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are eager to make a mark in the culinary world, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual incentives for performance

Full autonomy to create menus

Access to Apprenticeship Schemes

Regular culinary masterclasses

Food trips with suppliers

Chef Forums for inspiration

Free meals

20% discount in pubs and hotels

Share save Scheme

Enhanced Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience at least at Sous Chef level in a high volume fresh food business.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and develop seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a team to deliver excellent service through quality food.
• Manage kitchen staff rota, training, and health & safety effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Communication Skills

Creativity

Planning and Organisation

Health & Safety Management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Health & Safety Training

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head Chef

About us:

The successful candidate will have experience at least at Sous Chef level in a seasonally high volume fresh food business. We are always looking for hands-on, passionate leaders to work with us to drive our exciting business into the future. We're passionate about growing our team's skills along with the business. If you're looking to get stuck into an exciting project with big Summers and a real opportunity to grow our Winter trade, we'd love to chat.

The Chequers is a beautiful pub overlooking the river Avon on a National Trust walk. We pride ourselves on using fresh British produce; all our meals are cooked freshly on-site. While we are a very seasonal business with busy summers, we also have a healthy off-season trade with local clientele and guests enjoying activities on the river. We offer a large and diverse wine list with varieties from around the world, an extensive beer and spirit collection, and bespoke cocktail menus.

What we offer our
Head Chefs:

• Annual incentives for excellent performance on GP% and audits
• Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
• Access to Apprenticeship Schemes and Development Programmes
• Regular culinary masterclasses on topics like Game, Butchery, and Shellfish
• Food trips with top suppliers
• Chef Forums for inspiration and development
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a
Head Chef:

This role requires someone who can inspire and lead a team, develop, cost, and produce fresh seasonal menus for various revenue streams within the business.

• Experience in championing excellent service through quality food, as Head Chef or Sous Chef
• Passion for leading and developing a team
• Hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage kitchen staff rota, training, and health & safety effectively
• Creativity in designing and delivering new dishes and specials
• Strong planning and organisational skills to maintain control over GP and labour
• Pro-active in driving sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front of house teams