At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of a pub kitchen and develop your own menu.
- Company: A vibrant pub in Hook, Hampshire, ready for your culinary creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, live-in accommodation, and the chance to shape your kitchen.
- Other info: Enjoy freedom and responsibility in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make your mark with honest, homemade pub food that keeps customers coming back.
- Qualifications: Qualified or experienced chef with a passion for good food.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
We’re looking for a qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Chef to take charge of a small pub kitchen in Hook, Hampshire. This is more than just a chef's job. We’re looking for someone who wants to take ownership of the kitchen, develop the menu and put their own stamp on the food offering. We have a starting idea for the menu, but we want the right chef to test it, improve it and bring their own ideas to the table.
THE FOOD
- Lunchtime – ideally 6 days a week
- Homemade soup of the day with fresh bread
- Jacket potatoes with a range of fillings
- Freshly made sandwiches
- Baguettes & paninis
- Coffees and other drinks
Evenings – 5 days a week
- Curry Night
- Pie Night
- Mexican Night
- Burger Night
- Sunday Roast
Plus seasonal specials and your own dishes as the menu develops. The idea is simple: good, honest, homemade pub food that is tasty, consistent, affordable and keeps people coming back. We’re not looking for complicated fine dining. We want someone who understands what works in a local pub and can deliver it consistently.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Qualified or highly experienced Chef
- Confident running a kitchen independently
- Organised and reliable
- Good understanding of ordering, stock control and food hygiene
- Passionate about good food
- Someone with ideas and creativity
- Someone who wants genuine input into the menu
- Someone who wants to make the kitchen their own
WHAT WE OFFER
£30,000 – £35,000 per year PLUS LIVE-IN ACCOMMODATION. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to come in at the beginning, help shape the food offering and build something they can genuinely put their name to.
If you’re a chef who wants freedom, responsibility and the opportunity to make a kitchen your own, we want to hear from you. Interested? Send us a message with your experience and availability for an informal chat.
Locations
Chef in Hampshire, Hook employer: LNS Recruitment Limited
LNS Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values reliability and organisation. As a Weighbridge Operator in Rainham, you'll benefit from a structured Monday to Friday schedule with opportunities for overtime, while being part of a dedicated team focused on safety and efficiency. The company prioritises employee growth and development, ensuring you have the tools and training needed to excel in your role.
