Head Chef | High Volume | New Owners in Peterborough

£20 per Hour - Circa £47,000 Based on 45 Hours

Peterborough

Benefits:

• Overtime paid
• 5 day working week
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing hospitality group
• Recently refurbished large modern kitchen
• Chance to lead a busy pub kitchen through an exciting new chapter
• Career progression opportunities within the wider group

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Head Chef to join a busy, high volume pub in Peterborough that has recently come under new ownership. The business is part of a rapidly growing hospitality group, creating a great opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark, grow the kitchen team and progress within a developing business.

The kitchen has recently undergone a major refurbishment, giving the successful Head Chef access to a large, modern kitchen designed to support a busy food operation. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about food, but also confident with the operational and commercial side of running a successful kitchen.

You will be responsible for leading the team, driving standards, managing food quality and ensuring the kitchen performs consistently during busy services. The role requires someone who understands high volume pub environments, can manage the numbers, control costs, build a strong team and support the business as it moves into its next stage of growth.

This role does not provide accommodation, so you must be able to reliably commute or relocate to the area. Please note that this role does not provide Sponsorship, to apply you will need a full British Passport or the right to work in the UK.

Head Chef Ideal Profile:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong senior kitchen leader within a high volume pub or venue
• Strong background in busy food led operations with the ability to manage pace and consistency
• Passionate about food quality, presentation and guest satisfaction
• Commercially aware with confidence managing food costs, labour, GP, stock and ordering
• Able to lead, train and develop a kitchen team through a period of growth
• Organised and calm under pressure in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Excited by the opportunity to join a growing group and help shape a newly refurbished kitchen operation

Head Chef Responsibilities:

• Lead the day to day running of a busy pub kitchen
• Supervise and coordinate all kitchen activity, including preparation, cooking and service
• Deliver consistent food quality, presentation and kitchen standards across high volume services
• Develop menus and dishes that suit the venue, customer base and business goals
• Manage kitchen staff, providing training, guidance and clear expectations
• Monitor stock, ordering, food costs, labour and kitchen performance
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and allergen standards
• Work with management to improve service efficiency, guest satisfaction and profitability
• Handle food related feedback professionally and use it to support continuous improvement
• Build a positive kitchen culture and help drive the business forward in its new chapter