Head Chef - Established Busy Gastro Pub

Head Chef – Established Busy Gastro Pub

Location: Kent
Salary: 45k plus Ttcon OTE 55,000
Role: Head Chef
Style: English and continental gastro pub food

We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a busy, food-led gastro pub in Kent.

This is one of the group’s busiest sites, with food sales reaching around £35,000 to £40,000 per week in summer and around £25,000 to £30,000 per week in winter.

The site has a strong local following, a large outdoor trading space, and a reputation for quality, consistency, and relaxed pub dining.

The menu has a mix of English and continental influences, with a focus on fresh produce, strong classics, and seasonal dishes that work well in a high-volume environment.

This role has become available due to internal progression, with the current chef moving into a more senior role within the group.

What you will be doing:

Leading a busy gastro pub kitchenManaging high-volume services across seasonal peaksKeeping food quality and consistency highSupporting menu development with the senior food teamManaging GP, labour, stock, ordering, and wasteTraining, developing, and motivating the kitchen teamWorking closely with the General Manager and wider leadership teamMaintaining strong hygiene, health and safety, and compliance standards

What we are looking for:

Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Senior Sous Chef in a busy pub, gastro pub, or quality restaurantStrong volume experienceA good understanding of fresh food and seasonal menusCommercial awareness around GP, labour, stock, and wasteA calm and organised leadership styleSomeone who can develop a team and keep standards consistentA chef who enjoys proper pub food with quality behind it

This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to take on a strong, established gastro pub in Kent, with big weekly food sales, a large outdoor trade, and genuine progression within the group.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.