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Job Ref: ROB2371 Branch: Queens Head Troutbeck Location: Queens Head Troutbeck, Windermere Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Temporary/Seasonal Hours: Full Time Posted date: 27/07/2026 Closing date: 27/08/2026 Head Chef (3-Month Fixed-Term Contract) – Exciting Opportunity in a Thriving Family Business Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef available for your next short-term opportunity? Would you thrive in a smaller, independent business where your voice is valued and your ideas are heard? Do you have a strong background in high-volume, food-led traditional inns and the leadership skills to manage and develop a large kitchen team? If so, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role This is a 3-month fixed-term contract position, ideal for a skilled Head Chef who can make an immediate impact. As Head Chef, you'll work closely with the General Manager, playing a key role in leading the kitchen team, maintaining standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities • Deliver exceptional food quality, consistently exceeding guest expectations, • Manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control, and waste management, • Ensure impeccable hygiene and safety standards, fully compliant with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations, • Lead by example, fostering a positive, efficient, and high-performing kitchen environment, • Support, guide, and motivate the kitchen team throughout the contract period What We Offer In return for your expertise and commitment, we provide: • Competitive salary (pro rata for contract duration) & potential performance-based bonus, • 25% employee discount on food, drink & accommodation, • 50% off food during shifts, • Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers, • Pro rata paid annual leave, • Access to wellbeing & mental health support programmes, • Healthcare cash plan (subject to eligibility), • Chef whites provided, • Well-equipped kitchens with top-tier tools About Us We are a family-run business with a rich history dating back to 1838. Stability, support, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. If you're ready to step into a fast-paced kitchen and make an immediate impact over the next three months, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! Top of Form Bottom of Form The Queen's Head is set just 3 miles from Windermere in the beautiful surroundings of the Troutbeck Valley. This beautiful pub features several large drinking and dining areas with a focus around three original fireplaces and the pub's unique and striking bar, which was constructed from an Elizabethan four poster bed originating from Appleby Castle. Upstairs, the pub features 10 recently refurbished en-suite guest bedrooms which provide the perfect base for guests to Cumbria with their four-legged companions.

Job Ref: ROB2374 Branch: Spread Eagle Inn Location: Spread Eagle Inn, Clitheroe Salary/Benefits: Up to £13.96, plus Tronc and excellent benefits package Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 29/07/2026 Closing date: 29/08/2026 Breakfast Chef Love early mornings, great food and being part of a close-knit kitchen team? We're looking for a Breakfast Chef to join the team. If you take pride in serving quality breakfasts, enjoy working in a friendly kitchen and know how to keep service running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. At Robinsons, we understand that flexibility matters – especially when it comes to early starts. We'll work with you to create shift patterns that fit around your lifestyle wherever possible. About the role As Breakfast Chef, you'll help set the tone for the day by delivering fresh, high-quality breakfasts and a warm welcome for our guests. You'll be part of a supportive kitchen team where teamwork, consistency and attention to detail are valued just as much as great food. What's in it for you? • Competitive salary plus tips., • • 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation across Robinsons pubs, inns and hotels., • 50% off food during shifts., • Employee rewards with discounts at over 800 retailers., • 28 days paid annual leave., • NEST pension scheme., • Ongoing training and career development opportunities., • Fully funded apprenticeships available., • Wellbeing and mental health support., • Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical and everyday healthcare costs., • A well-equipped kitchen with the tools you need to do your best work., • Stability and opportunities within a family-run business that's been thriving for over 185 years., • Uniform provided. Join the Robinsons family This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working mornings, loves great food and wants to be part of a welcoming team. Apply today and start your next chapter with Robinsons. The Spread Eagle Inn is a multi-award winning, former 17^th^ century, grade II coaching inn boasting 10 beautiful bedrooms and a function room. Freshly refurbished in 2023, our country inn wedding venue boasts a beautiful riverside setting. Celebrate your love in our cosy bar and stylishly upgraded dining room, where every detail has been reimagined to enhance your experience. The Spread Eagle is situated on the edge of the Forest of Bowland in the heart of the picturesque Ribble valley close to Gisburn and Clitheroe, the surrounding area is a haven for visitors who wish to explore the fantastic countryside.

Job Ref: ROB2372 Branch: The Rising Sun Location: The Rising Sun, Tarporley Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 29/07/2026 Closing date: 29/08/2026 Join the Robinsons Family – Duty Manager Opportunity Would you thrive in a family-run business where your voice truly matters? Robinsons is one of the most respected names in British brewing, with a proud heritage dating back to 1838. We own a diverse collection of award-winning pubs, inns, and hotels across the North West, North Wales, Yorkshire, and Cumbria. We're looking for a Duty Manager to play a key role in the daily operations of our bar, floor, and kitchen. You'll ensure smooth service, lead by example, and inspire your team with a hands-on approach—because at Robinsons, no job is too small, especially during busy times. What We're Looking For: • A hands-on leader who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves, • A team motivator with strong interpersonal skills, • A friendly, professional attitude, • A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional customer experiences, • A desire to grow and develop in a management role What We Offer: • Competitive salary + tips, • 25% discount on food, drink & accommodation, • 50% off food during shifts, • Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers through our employee reward scheme, • 28 days paid annual leave (including holiday pay), • NEST pension access, • Ongoing training & career development, • Fully funded apprenticeships for team members, • Wellbeing & mental health support programs, • Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical & medical treatments, • Job security in a family business with nearly two centuries of history, • Uniform provided This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your hospitality career with a company that values its people. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of the Robinsons family. The Rising Sun is set in the heart of the historic and picturesque village of Tarporley in rural Cheshire. Situated just a 20-minute hop from historic Chester, it is close to Oulton Park and near to both Northwich and Crewe. It has cosy pockets to enjoy a quiet drink and has original fireplaces, along with a mix of old and new furnishings. It also boasts a courtyard garden providing Tarporley with a delightful al fresco dining area making it the perfect place to pop in for a pint or some homecooked traditional food.

Job Ref: ROB2373 Branch: Robinson Brewery Location: Robinson Brewery, Stockport Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and excellent benefits package Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Posted date: 29/07/2026 Closing date: 29/08/2026 Project Manager Location: Unicorn Brewery, Stockport (with regular travel across the Robinsons estate) Department: Property Reporting to: Head of Property Investment & Design Contract: Full-time Help shape the future of Robinsons At Robinsons, we're proud of our heritage, passionate about our pubs, and committed to investing in our people and properties. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our property team and lead a diverse range of investment projects across our estate. From pub refurbishments and developments to projects within our brewery, packaging facilities and head office, you'll play a key role in bringing ambitious plans to life while protecting the character and value of our assets. Benefits • A 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation through the Team discount card, • Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our Team reward scheme, • 27 days paid annual leave plus Bank holiidays, • Access to the company pension scheme including life assurance cover, • Access to Private Health Scheme for you and your family, • Company Sick Pay, • Ongoing personal development and career progression, • Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes, • Access to electric car scheme, • Ability to purchase additional days holiday at the start of the holiday year, • Cycle to work scheme What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they're delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Key responsibilities include: • Managing refurbishment, development and capital investment projects across the Robinsons estate., • Developing project briefs, budgets, programmes and delivery strategies., • Coordinating consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle., • Maintaining strong commercial control, including cost management, change control and value engineering., • Ensuring compliance with planning requirements, Building Regulations, CDM and other statutory obligations., • Building strong relationships across the business to minimise disruption and support trading performance during project delivery., • Identifying and managing project risks while maintaining accurate reporting and governance documentation. What we're looking for You'll be a confident and organised project professional who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and thrives on delivering results. Essential experience • Proven experience delivering refurbishment, development or capital projects across a multi-site estate., • Experience managing project budgets, programmes, contractors, consultants and professional advisers., • Strong knowledge of construction, project delivery, planning processes, Building Regulations and CDM requirements., • Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills., • Commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and contractor performance., • A relevant qualification in construction, property, design, engineering or project management, or equivalent industry experience. It would be great if you also have • Experience within hospitality, leisure, retail, brewing or another multi-site operational environment., • Experience delivering projects in live trading environments., • Knowledge of listed buildings, heritage assets or conservation areas., • A project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or AgilePM., • IOSH, NEBOSH or a similar Health & Safety qualification The kind of person you'll be You'll bring: • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset., • Strong professional credibility and the ability to build trusted relationships., • Excellent judgement when balancing quality, cost, programme and operational priorities., • Accountability, resilience and a hands-on approach to delivery., • A collaborative style and a commitment to continuous improvement. * A 25% discount on food, drink and accommodation through the Team discount card, • 50% off food during shifts, • The 'BAR' – Benefits at Robinsons - Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our Team reward scheme, • 35 days paid annual leave and holiday pay, • Access to the company pension scheme including life assurance cover, • Access to Private Health Scheme for the GM and their family, • Company Sick Pay, • Ongoing personal development and career progression, • Access to wellbeing and mental health management programmes, • GM Accommodation (majority of sites) with all utilities paid Why Robinsons? This is an opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned business where you'll have a real impact on projects that shape our pubs, brewery and wider estate. You'll work with passionate colleagues, manage varied and rewarding projects, and help create great places for our customers, partners and teams. Ready to build something great with us? We'd love to hear from you.