Head Chef: Shape Seasonal Menus & Lead a Kitchen Team

Young's Pubs; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Discount at Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Enhanced Company Pension

28 Days Holiday per year

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Job summary

The Carpenters Arms in Tonbridge, Kent is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, shape menus and deliver high‑quality seasonal dishes using fresh produce. You’ll manage the kitchen team, develop daily specials, drive consistency and guest satisfaction across revenue streams, and have real input into the development of our food offering with supplier partnerships.

Salary starts at £45,000 with tips and service charge; typical earnings around £52,500, with overtime and a 4‑day week

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food as Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Passion for leading and developing a team.
• Hands-on team player with strong communication.
• Manage kitchen rota, training, and health and safety.
• Creativity to design and deliver new dishes.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for GP and labour.
• Pro-active approach to driving sales and growth.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the kitchen team by example.
• Develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus.
• Oversee multiple revenue streams within the business.
• Maintain high standards of quality and consistency.

Skills

Menu Development

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Job description

The Carpenters Arms in Tonbridge, Kent is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, shape menus and deliver high‑quality seasonal dishes using fresh produce. You’ll manage the kitchen team, develop daily specials, drive consistency and guest satisfaction across revenue streams, and have real input into the development of our food offering with supplier partnerships.

Salary starts at £45,000 with tips and service charge; typical earnings around £52,500, with overtime and a 4‑day week