Head Chef

From summer 2025 our client begins an exciting new chapter. They\’re a new food-led pub venture blending craft brewing with traditional pub warmth, offering a curated selection of small-batch beers, refined pub food and a focus on community-driven hospitality. The brewery was born from a love of bold, characterful beers, brewed with respect for tradition but never bound by it. They combine time-honoured methods with modern techniques to create beers that are inventive and expressive but still true to their style. They want the food offering to reflect their approach to brewing – true to the craft but with fresh, modern ideas. Rooted in the Tamar valley, they\’re connecting directly with local small-scale growers, organic farmers, foragers and producers to create a food experience which showcases the best they have to offer. The Role Lead the kitchen both creatively and operationally. You\’ll design seasonal menus, cook high-quality food from scratch and work closely with local growers, foragers and suppliers. Manage and support a small, collaborative team and maintain HACCP/ high hygiene standards. Help build a kitchen culture that values craft, consistency and connection to the land. What They\’re Looking For Experience in a senior kitchen role (Head or Sous Chef) Background in high-quality, scratch-cooking kitchens Strong leadership and team-building skills Passion for sustainability, seasonality and provenance Confident in kitchen management and food safety standards Collaborative, curious and open to new ideas Comfortable working with local growers and producers What\’s on Offer A creative, forward-thinking kitchen with real freedom to shape the menu A healthy work-life balance with fair tronc/ tips shared across the team A supportive, close-knit team with a strong community focus Opportunities to grow your skills, explore new ideas and join staff trips Competitive salary of £38K-£42K, depending on experience