Head Chef

Heritage Pubs; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub in Surrey is seeking a Head Chef to shape the dining experience. In this leadership role, you will manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and hygiene. You will mentor the kitchen team while driving growth through collaboration with front-of-house staff. Candidates should have strong food knowledge, leadership skills, and be up-to-date with safety regulations. The pub offers a welcoming environment and a focus on great-tasting food and drink.

Benefits

25% off food and drink via Reward Card

Online discounts through Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Hotel Discounts

Flexible working hours

Corporate Discount Rates

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early access to earned wages

Referral scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• A high standard of food knowledge and skill with full fresh ingredients from scratch.
• A born leader who wants to drive a team towards excellence.
• Up-to-date with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and onboarding new team members in an inclusive manner.
• Leading and developing your kitchen team with training opportunities.
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Managing kitchen schedule for efficient staffing.
• Conducting regular stock checks for cost management.
• Driving growth through relationships between kitchen and front-of-house.

Skills

Fresh food preparation skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Team development

Job description

Head Chef - Surrey

Cricketers Row

Head Chef

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a skilled Head Chef or Sous/Senior Sous Chef who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this leadership role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the dining experience at Cricketers Row. Your expertise in fresh food and kitchen operations will help create a thriving, well-run kitchen while mentoring and supporting your team as they develop.

Do you have…

• A high standard of food knowledge and skill with full fresh ingredients from scratch
• A born leader who wants to drive a team of hardworking, friendly, and ambitious chefs who are working towards the common goal of excellence
• Up-to-date with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge
• A willingness to develop on a personal level whilst also propelling the brigade forward at Cricketers Row

Some of the things you will be doing as a Head Chef

• Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
• Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team, ensuring they have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace for all.
• Managing the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.
• Conducting regular stock checks to ensure cost management and meet performance goals.
• Taking a proactive approach to increasing sales and driving growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.

A little bit about us…

We're a small batch of handpicked locals – your home for British hospitality. Regardless of the occasion, we’re here to serve great-tasting food and drink, with our guests at the heart of everything we do.. The Cricketers is a cosy local pub in Row Town, offering a wide range of delicious food and drink. Whether our guests are visiting for a relaxing sip from our selection of cask and craft ales, wines, spirits or cocktails, or joining us for a meal, we've got them covered. Our menu is brimming with well-loved pub classics and unique creations, from breakfasts to hearty Sunday lunches, indulgent desserts and more. Our sunny beer garden is a joy during those warmer summer months, and when the rainclouds are out, our pub is the perfect place to cosy down with family, friends (2 legs or 4) or just a good book.

What's in it for you?

• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages
• Referral scheme of up to £1000 per person

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Cricketers Row directly.