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Head Chef – The Swan Inn, Hoxne, Suffolk We’re looking for an experienced and organised Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Swan Inn, a soon to be re-launched village pub serving quality, seasonal food in a relaxed, welcoming setting. This role is about consistent, well-executed pub food, strong kitchen leadership, and running a calm, efficient kitchen. You’ll have the autonomy to shape menus within a clear framework, while working closely with the General Manager and owners. There is an opportunity to push this pub into a premium bracket with the menu. Key responsibilities: • Leading the kitchen day-to-day and setting food standards, • Menu planning with a focus on seasonal, well-priced pub food, • Managing food GP, stock control, ordering and waste, • Training, leading and motivating the kitchen team, • Ensuring food safety, hygiene and compliance standards are met, • Working collaboratively with front of house to deliver great service About you: • Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous ready to step up, • Confident running a pub kitchen, • Organised, reliable and calm under pressure, • Strong understanding of GP control and kitchen costs, • Passionate about good food, consistency and team culture What we offer: • A stable, independent village pub, • Supportive, hands-on owners, • Competitive salary plus bonus potential, • Real input into menus and how the kitchen is run

General Manager – The Swan Inn, Hoxne, Suffolk We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead The Swan Inn, a beautiful village pub with food, drinks and private hire potential. This role is about great hospitality, strong leadership and calm, organised management. You’ll be trusted to run the pub day to day, build a happy, reliable team, and create a welcoming, well-run place that locals and visitors love. Key responsibilities: • Full day-to-day management of the pub, • Hands on manager role, rota'd on team, • Leading, training and motivating the team, • Delivering warm, consistent customer service, • Managing rotas, stock, ordering and margins, • Overseeing food, drinks and events, • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and compliance, • Working closely with the owners to grow the business sustainably About you: • Proven experience as a General Manager or strong Deputy ready to step up, • Naturally hospitable, organised and people-focused, • Confident with stock control, GP, rotas and team management, • Calm under pressure and happy to be hands-on, • Excited by village pub life and becoming part of the local community What we offer: • A beautiful pub in a thriving Suffolk village, • Supportive, engaged owners, • Competitive salary with bonus, • Real autonomy to shape the pub and its culture