Elevate Your Culinary Career: Head Chef Opportunity at Award-Winning Countryside Gastropub!
Are you ready to lead a kitchen that champions farm-to-fork dining and celebrates the best of local produce? My client, a renowned freehouse in the picturesque Gloucestershire countryside, is seeking a talented Head Chef to take the helm of their esteemed kitchen. This role offers you the chance to showcase your culinary creativity while working with the finest, freshest ingredients sourced directly from local farms – including home-reared farm meats.

As Head Chef, you'll have the exciting opportunity to craft seasonal menus that shine a spotlight on pure-bred Hereford cattle, naturally-grazed lamb, and Middle White pigs. Your passion for delivering exceptional dishes using the best local ingredients will be at the heart of this role. You'll lead a team of chefs, fostering a collaborative and innovative kitchen environment. This position grants you the autonomy to design menus that reflect your culinary vision while delighting guests with the flavours of the region.

Joining our client's team comes with a range of appetising benefits:

Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum
Lucrative monthly profit-share bonus, paid monthly (approximately £5,000 per year)
Generous tips, paid Monthly, shared among the team (around £5,000 per year)
Work-life balance with Sundays and Mondays off
28 days of paid holiday to recharge and find new inspiration
My client isn't just any country pub – it's a culinary destination that has earned its stripes. Boasting Traveller's Choice awards, Certificates of Excellence, and an impressive 4.5-star TripAdvisor rating, this establishment is also proud of its 5* food hygiene rating. The pub's charm extends beyond its menu, with a spacious indoor seating area for 80 guests and a stunning outdoor garden and terrace offering breathtaking views of the Malvern Hills and Black Mountains.

If you're an experienced Head Chef with a flair for creating memorable dining experiences and a passion for locally-sourced, seasonal cuisine, this Head Chef role could be your next big step. Don't miss this chance to make your mark in a thriving gastropub that values culinary excellence and local provenance. Apply now and be part of a team that's setting the standard for countryside dining in Gloucestershire