Stourbridge
Head Chef, £45,000 - £50,000 per annum including tronc, Fresh Food Gastro Pub What's in it for the successful Head Chef? £45,000 basic salary Approximately £5k -£6k in tronc Bonus confirmed after probation Overtime paid if required 45 hours per week Choice of 4 or 5 days over 7 1 in 4 weekends off Excellent company benefits Tonic are pleased to partner with our client to recruit a Head Chef for their busy gastro pub known for genuine fresh food menus! This is a stable, well-run site with a settled team already in place and strong, consistent trade across the week. You'll be running a kitchen that does real numbers, from 200 covers at Sunday lunch, strong Saturdays and a solid midweek trade, with fresh food at the heart of the offer. This is a role for a Head Chef who wants a proper working rhythm, sensible hours, a genuine rota structure and a team worth inheriting, not a kitchen you have to build from scratch. What are we looking for from Head Chef candidates? Proven Head Chef experience in a gastro pub or quality-led, fresh food environment Strong cooking background; sauces, prep and butchery skills all count Comfortable running a full service day from lunch through to dinner, 7 days a week Strong organisational skills, able to plan and staff for a fluctuating weekly cover pattern A competent chef who can maintain standards CV showing loyalty and stability with previous employers TPBN1_UKCT