Head Chef, Preston, Gastro pub

Head Chef, Preston, Gastro pub

The role

You will lead a busy kitchen in a premium gastro pub, that is part of an award winning National fresh-food gastro pub group

You will have real freedom to shape menus, backed by strong group support.

Menu changes every 6 weeks. Fresh food. Proper cooking. High standards.

What you will do

Own the food offer and set the pace in the kitchenWrite and deliver seasonal menus on a 6-week cycleTrain, develop, and retain a tight teamRun service with consistency on busy sessionsControl GP, labour, and kitchen standards without losing creativityWork closely with the Regional Executive Chef for support and challenge

About you

Fresh food, gastro pub background at Head Chef levelCalm leadership in a high-volume environmentMenu development skills and strong costing disciplineA track record of building kitchen culture and standardsExposure to a pub/restaurant group is useful, but not essential

On offer

£44,000 basic salaryTronc on topProfit-related bonusesPlus, a whole stack of company benefits

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  • Location: Preston, Lancashire, England
  • Salary: £44k - 48k per year + Tronc + Bonus
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 24-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com