Head Chef – Fresh Food Pub – Colchester
Location: Colchester, Essex
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per year
A popular, well-established traditional pub in Colchester is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead its busy fresh-food kitchen.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, hands-on Head Chef with a passion for quality ingredients, classic pub food and delivering a consistently great experience for guests. You will take ownership of the kitchen, leading the team through busy services while maintaining high standards of food, hygiene and profitability.
Head Chef responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
- Prepare and cook high-quality fresh food to a consistently high standard
- Create seasonal menus, daily specials and classic pub dishes
- Manage kitchen operations during busy lunch and dinner services
- Control stock, ordering, wastage and food costs
- Maintain strong GP margins and work within budget
- Ensure full food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety compliance
- Manage rotas, recruitment and training within the kitchen team
- Work closely with the General Manager to deliver an excellent guest experience
Head Chef requirements
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up
- Background in a busy fresh-food pub, gastropub, restaurant or hotel kitchen
- Strong knowledge of fresh, seasonal cooking and traditional British pub food
- Experience managing stock, ordering, menu costing and GP
- Confident leading a kitchen team in a high-volume environment
- Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent
- A proactive, organised and positive approach
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £40,000 per year
- Full-time, permanent Head Chef position
- Opportunity to shape menus and introduce your own ideas
- Join a popular, established pub with a strong local reputation
- Supportive management team and positive working environment
Apply now with your CV to be considered for this Head Chef role in Colchester.
Head Chef in Colchester employer: Rayment Recruitment Careers
Join a highly regarded accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds, where you will thrive in a friendly and supportive environment that values employee growth and development. With a diverse client portfolio and opportunities to supervise junior team members, this role offers not just a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum, but also a chance to build strong professional relationships and advance your career in a well-established firm.
Contact Details:
Rayment Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
