Head Chef in Salisbury

Head chef — TheQueen's Head, Broad Chalke

Tucked into the
Chalke Valley on what was once part of the Earl of Pembroke's estate, The
Queen's Head is a pub with real character and history. Original flagstone
floors run through the building, and the inglenook fireplace remains at its
heart, roaring through the colder months.

A recent
refurbishment has added nine beautifully appointed bedrooms, elevating what was
already a much-loved village pub into one of the valley's standout places to
eat, drink and stay.

We're looking
for a Head Chef who leads from the front, sets high standards, and brings
their team with them. Our food ethos is shaped collaboratively by the kitchen
teams across the group, so your role is to execute it brilliantly, service after
service, while creating an environment where people can develop and do their
best work.

The food is
hearty, honest and rooted in the seasons: handmade pies, proper Sunday roasts
and British produce sourced from trusted local suppliers. The craft is in the
consistency — delivering quality, every day, without compromise.

About Chickpea

We're founder-owned
and seven years in. Today, we run ten pubs across the South West, but
the idea hasn't changed much since day one. Great pubs are built by
great people.

Our
places are a reflection of the teams who work in them. From the
kitchen to the bar, we believe exceptional hospitality comes from people who
genuinely care about the industry and the guests in front of them.

We want every
guest to feel as though they've been welcomed into someone's home.
That means getting the small things right, paying attention to the
detail, and looking after people properly.

It's a simple
idea, but it's the thread that runs through everything we do.

Why Chickpea?

A respectful kitchen is
non-negotiable for us. We want people to enjoy coming to work, and that starts
with how teams treat each other.

There are no split shifts.
Overtime is paid. Uniform is provided and laundered. If you want
to progress, there’s a clear pathway and the support to help
you get there.

We offer flexible working
patterns that fit around your life, not the other way round.

Every penny of service charge is
shared across the whole team — chefs,
front-of-house and housekeeping included — with complete transparency through
your own Grateful account.

If you work a six-hour shift,
you eat from the menu. Away from work, you'll enjoy 50% off
food at any of our pubs for you and up to five guests.

We close on Christmas Day.

Each year, we bring everyone
together for the Annual Chickpea Awards Bash to celebrate the people who
make the business what it is.

On your
birthday, you'll receive a £100 voucher to spend at any of our
pubs. There are also monthly rewards and giveaways, including the chance
to win a night away at one of our places. We recognise long
service too.

Throughout the year, we organise
team trips and away days, from visits to local suppliers to trips
abroad.

If you're ambitious
and want to develop, we'll build a training programme around you.
Whether that's WSET qualifications, apprenticeships, leadership development or
broadening your skills across the business, the opportunities are there for
those who want them.

We're committed to helping
people build long and rewarding careers in hospitality.

And because
life isn't always straightforward, you'll also have access
to confidential 24/7 support for your mental, physical and
financial wellbeing. Whenever you need someone to talk to, help is there.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, inspiring and
  developing the kitchen team, creating a culture built on high
  standards and mutual respect.
• Taking ownership of the day-to-day
  running of the kitchen, including stock management, preparation,
  quality control and efficiency.
• Working alongside kitchen teams across
  the group to deliver menus that reflect our shared food ethos.
• Ensuring every dish leaving the pass is
  consistent, beautifully presented and full of
  flavour.
• Maintaining the highest standards of
  hygiene, health and safety.
• Supporting the growth and development of
  junior chefs through coaching, training and
  mentoring.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a
  quality-led kitchen.
• A genuine passion for food and a
  commitment to delivering excellence, every service.
• A natural leader who can
  motivate, support and develop a team.
• Someone organised, detail-focused and
  comfortable taking ownership.
• A positive, energetic approach and the
  ambition to help build something special.

At The Queens Head, we're not
looking for someone to simply run a kitchen. We're looking for
someone who wants to build a team, shape a culture and be part of a growing
group that believes hospitality is ultimately about people.