Head Chef | The Floating Bridge

Quality Inns LTD; Holywell; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 38-40k per year

Discounts across Quality Inns pubs

Pension

Health insurance after probation

Holiday buy-back

Career development

Key role at Dartmouth pub

Job summary

The Floating Bridge in Dartmouth is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the busy kitchen, crafting proper pub dishes with high-quality ingredients that fit the pub’s character.

You will manage the kitchen team, plan menus, control stock and costs, and ensure high standards of hygiene and service, with a clear path for career development within the Quality Inns of Gloucestershire group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Head Chef or senior kitchen manager in a busy pub
• Strong knowledge of traditional British pub food
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Experience managing and developing a kitchen team
• Stock control and understanding GP targets
• Passion for fresh, good-quality ingredients
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a busy kitchen
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Genuine passion for good food and hospitality

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team
• Plan and develop menus suited to the pub
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to a high standard
• Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships
• Monitor food costs and GP targets
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Training and supporting kitchen team members
• Collaborate with pub management and front-of-house for a great customer experience

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety & hygiene

Communication

Team development

Calm under pressure

Job description

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for your next opportunity in beautiful Dartmouth?

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to join the team at The Floating Bridge, Dartmouth – a traditional pub in a beautiful South Devon location.

About The Floating Bridge

The Floating Bridge is part of Quality Inns of Gloucestershire, a family-run pub group with 15 unique pubs across Gloucestershire and Devon.

We are not a traditional chain. Each of our pubs has its own character and community, but they all share the same focus: good British pub food, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.

At The Floating Bridge, we are looking for a Head Chef who enjoys cooking proper pub food, using good-quality ingredients and creating dishes that fit naturally with the character of the pub.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working closely with the management and front-of-house teams to deliver a consistent, high-quality food offering.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the kitchen team
• Planning and developing menus suited to the pub
• Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard
• Managing stock, ordering and supplier relationships
• Monitoring food costs and working within agreed GP targets
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Training and supporting kitchen team members
• Working closely with the pub management and front-of-house team to ensure a great experience for our customers

What we're looking for

We're looking for a hands-on, experienced Head Chef who understands what makes a great traditional pub kitchen.

You will ideally have:

• At least 2 years' experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen manager in a busy pub or managed house
• Strong knowledge of traditional British pub food
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Experience managing and developing a kitchen team
• Good knowledge of stock control and food GP
• A passion for fresh, good-quality ingredients
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy kitchen
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A genuine passion for good food and hospitality

What we can offer

• £38,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Food and accommodation discounts across Quality Inns' pubs, hotels, lodges, apartments and campsites in Gloucestershire and Devon
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health insurance following successful completion of a 3-month probationary period
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing family-run pub group
• The opportunity to make your mark on a well-established Dartmouth pub

Location

The Floating Bridge is located on Coombe Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PQ.

Due to the rural location of the pub, reliable transport is essential, as public transport options can be limited.

If you're an experienced chef looking for your next challenge and would like to join a family-run pub group where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.