Head Chef - Fresh Food Gastro Pub

Head Chef – Fresh Food Gastro Pub – Hollingbourne near Maidstone – opening April

Our client operates a collection of fresh food gastro pubs across Kent and Sussex. Each venue has its own identity, but the approach is shared. Honest cooking. Strong links with local farmers and producers. Menus shaped by the seasons. Guests visit for relaxed dining, quality pub classics, wood-fired pizzas and dishes prepared with care. You become part of a team that values food, people and genuine guest experiences.

About the role

You launch and lead the kitchen for a new opening in AprilYou build and develop the kitchen teamYou create and deliver seasonal menusYou set kitchen standards from day oneYou manage ordering, stock and GPYou work closely with senior management during pre-opening and beyond

The offer

Salary £36,000 to £38,000Tronc around £7,000Bonus potential up to £7,500New site opening experienceLong-term career growth across the group

Your background

Proven Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step upExperience in openings is helpful but not essentialConfident leading busy fresh food serviceTrack record of training and developing teamsStrong menu knowledge and cost control ability

Apply today.