Head Chef - Thornhill - Calverley

About Us The Thornhill is a beautiful, historic village pub in the heart of Calverley, dating back to 1673. We are an independent, family-run business with a strong reputation for quality food, warm hospitality and community spirit. With a busy food trade, growing events calendar and loyal customer base, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape the next chapter of our business. The Role This is a hands-on Head Chef position, ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front while taking full ownership of kitchen operations. You will be responsible for maintaining high food standards, managing the kitchen team, ensuring compliance, controlling costs and contributing to menu development. We are looking for someone who can combine excellent cooking skills with strong leadership and organisational abilities. Key Responsibilities Leading and motivating the kitchen team Managing day-to-day kitchen operations Food ordering and stock control Managing food GP and kitchen costs Staff training and development Kitchen rotas and labour management Ensuring food safety and HACCP compliance Menu planning and seasonal specials Maintaining ...