Head Chef

Heritage Pubs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known pub group is looking for an experienced Head Chef for their location in Surrey Cricketers Row. This leadership role requires strong food knowledge and the ability to lead a team in a busy kitchen environment. You will be responsible for maintaining high food safety standards, managing schedules, and driving team performance. The ideal candidate will embrace fresh ingredients and foster an inclusive atmosphere. Competitive benefits and discounts are offered, along with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25% off food and drink for friends

Online retail discounts

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working hours

Corporate discounts

Discounted dental insurance

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, H&S regulations, and COSHH.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for team members.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard new team members.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff with training opportunities.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen schedule for efficient operations.
• Conduct regular stock checks for cost management.
• Foster relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Food knowledge

Legal knowledge

Fresh ingredients cooking

Job description

Job Details

Head Chef - Surrey Cricketers Row

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.

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.

Qualities

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

The Cricketers

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.

Benefits

• 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 £ per person

Equal Opportunities

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 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.