Head Chef - Sponsorship Available

Brunning & Price; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pub in Blackburn seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead their culinary team. The role requires menu development and kitchen management, ideal for individuals with strong leadership and culinary skills. The position offers sponsorship and a competitive package, plus numerous benefits focusing on wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

30% discount across B&P group

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Free meals on shift

NEST pension scheme

Life assurance

Perks discounts

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef, chef manager, or kitchen manager in a busy, premium environment is required.
• Strong business acumen essential for managing stock and labor.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus and manage kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Business Acumen

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Client:

Brunning & Price

Location:

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about providing a high-quality dining experience? The Clog and Billycock, Blackburn is seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our culinary team. As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in menu development, kitchen management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation. We are looking for someone who shares our love for food, embraces creativity, and has exceptional culinary skills.

The Clog and Billycock, located in Pleasington, offers a warm atmosphere with open fires, cosy rugs, and original wooden and flagged stone floors. Our bar features an impressive selection of cask ales, malts, gins, and around 50 wines. Outside, enjoy our sunny terrace or the covered seating area with an open fire in cooler months.

Our menus change seasonally, offering opportunities for creativity and personal touches. We are pleased to offer sponsorship for this role on a Skilled Worker visa, ideal for experienced professionals seeking sponsorship.

Benefits include:

• Package up to £43,000 (including tronc / potential profit share paid monthly)
• Free meals on shift
• 30% discount across B&P group including wagamama
• NEST pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Perks discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• £1,000 referral bonus
• Flexible pay with Wagestream

Wellbeing support:

• Legal and family helpline
• Free counselling
• Health checks and virtual GP
• Discounted gym membership
• Social events and recognition platform

Career development:

• Internal and external training programs
• Leadership courses
• Events around seasonal produce
• Opportunities to move between pubs for career growth

About you:

Experience as a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager, or senior sous chef in a busy, premium environment is required. You should be a confident leader, nurturing your team and fostering an inclusive environment. Strong business acumen is essential for managing stock, GPs, and labour.

About Brunning and Price:

• 79 pubs and growing
• Values individuality, personality, and diversity
• Committed to sustainability and community support

If you're ready to contribute to our food culture, apply now for the Head Chef position with Brunning and Price!