At a Glance
- Tasks: Cook classic pub favourites and manage the kitchen with full ownership.
- Company: Union Inn, a welcoming local pub known for hearty food and great atmosphere.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, free meals, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with minimal split shifts.
- Why this job: Join a friendly pub culture and make a real impact on the community's dining experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced kitchens and a passion for quality pub food.
The predicted salary is between 33696 - 41184 £ per year.
- Head Chef / Lead Cook – Classic British Pub Kitchen
- Salary: Competitive & Negotiable (dependent on experience) Relocation incentive
- Position: Full-time or Part-time available (Permanent)
About Us
We are a proper, welcoming local pub known for great pints, a friendly atmosphere, and honest, hearty food.
We don't do tiny portions or fancy foams; we do legendary Sunday roasts, perfectly crisp fish and chips, and pies that keep locals coming back week after week.
We are looking for a reliable, all-round Chef who takes pride in the classics to run our kitchen and feed our community.
The Role
As our main Chef, you will have full ownership of the kitchen.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced, down-to-earth cook who loves pub culture and wants the freedom to manage a kitchen without corporate micromanagement.
We are flexible on hours and happy to offer either a full-time or part-time role for the right candidate.
What you'll be doing
- Cooking the Classics: Preparing and cooking our core menu of pub favourites (burgers, steaks, pies, fish & chips, and traditional puddings) to a consistently high standard.
- Sunday Roasts: Taking charge of our busiest day of the week, delivering top-tier roasts with all the trimmings.
- Menu Input: Having your say on daily specials, seasonal tweaks, and choosing local suppliers.
- Kitchen Management: Handling ordering, stock control, minimizing waste, and keeping margins healthy.
- Food Safety: Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and documentation (HACCP/safer food, better business).
What we're looking for
- A True All-Rounder: Someone who is just as comfortable prepping during a quiet morning as they are smashing through a busy service.
- Experience: A solid background cooking in a fast-paced pub, bistro, or busy independent kitchen.
- Reliability: You are organized, turn up on time, and can run a kitchen independently.
- Passion for Pub Food: You care about quality ingredients, perfect seasoning, and serving hot, generous plates of food.
- Certifications: Valid Food Hygiene Level 2 or higher.
What's in it for you?
- Negotiable Pay: A highly competitive salary or hourly rate tailored specifically to your experience and skills.
- Flexible Hours: Full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.
- Straight shifts (minimal split shifts) to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Free meals while on shift.
- A supportive, friendly team environment where your hard work is genuinely appreciated.
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Cook/Chef - Union Inn in Cowes employer: Union Inn
At Union Inn, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming local pub that values hearty, traditional food and a friendly atmosphere. As a Cook/Chef, you'll enjoy the freedom to manage your kitchen without corporate constraints, while benefiting from flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive team that truly appreciates your hard work. Join us in delivering legendary pub classics and become an integral part of our community-focused dining experience in Cowes.
