Head Chef - staff accommodation available

Robinsons Brewery; Swettenham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Food discount 25%

Shifts food discount

Retailer discounts

28 days leave

NEST pension

Training & development

Apprenticeships funded

Wellbeing support

Healthcare plan

Uniform provided

Job summary

Robinsons Brewery is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, food‑led kitchen and drive standards across the operation. You will work closely with the General Manager to develop your team, deliver quality dishes and manage stock, margins and kitchen performance in a fast‑paced environment.

The role is hands‑on leadership, focusing on building a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture with opportunities for ongoing training and development in a family‑run business with history dating

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high‑volume hospitality kitchen.
• Proven ability to develop people and build a strong team culture.
• Track record of delivering consistent, high standards of food and service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality food and consistently excellent guest experiences.
• Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team to maintain performance.
• Manage stock control, ordering and kitchen profitability.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety compliance.
• Lead by example and foster a supportive, high‑performing kitchen environment.

Job description

Head Chef

Looking for a kitchen where your leadership matters, your ideas are valued and your team can thrive?

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead one of our busy, food-led kitchens at Robinsons.

If you have a strong background in high-volume hospitality, enjoy developing people and take pride in delivering consistently high standards, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What’syou’llenjoy inreturn?

• Competitive salary plus tips.
• Staff accommodation available.
• 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation across Robinsons managed pubs, inns and guest rooms.
• 50% off food during shifts.
• Team rewards with discounts at over 800 retailers.
• 28 days paid annual leave.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Fully funded apprenticeships available.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical and everyday healthcare costs.
• Stability and opportunities within a family-run business that’s been thriving for over 185 years.
• Uniform provided.

About the role

As Head Chef, you’ll work closely with the General Manager to lead the kitchen team and drive standards across every part of the operation.

From developing your team and delivering quality dishes to managing stock, margins and kitchen performance, you’ll play a key role in the success of the business.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and knows how to build a positive, high‑performing kitchen culture.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Delivering high‑quality food and consistently excellent guest experiences.
• Recruiting, training and developing the kitchen team.
• Managing stock control, ordering and kitchen profitability.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety compliance
• Leading by example and creating a supportive, motivated kitchen environment.

Join the Robinsons family

Since 1838, Robinsons has been built on great hospitality, quality food and great people.

If you’re ready to lead a successful kitchen and take the next step in your career,