Harlow
Head Chef – Harlow \n Salary: £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience + tips \n Location: Harlow \n Job Type: Full-time \n Driving licence: Essential – own transport required \n We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a popular gastro pub on the outskirts of Harlow. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on chef to take full ownership of the kitchen and menu within a well-established venue with an excellent reputation. \n The pub focuses on fresh, seasonal food and locally sourced produce, with everything prepared in-house. \n The Role \n As Head Chef, you will lead a small kitchen team and work closely with the owners to develop the food offering and continually raise standards. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Menu planning and development\n, • Managing food costs, GP and budgets\n, • Ordering and stock control\n, • Leading, training and developing the kitchen team\n, • Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation\n, • Ensuring excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards\n, • Managing kitchen operations and service\n, • Supporting functions and events\n, • Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen\n, • Continually developing the food offering and customer experience\n\n About You \n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • At least 2 years' experience as a Head Chef\n, • Experience in a fresh food restaurant, gastro pub or similar establishment\n, • A genuine passion for quality food and fresh produce\n, • Strong menu development and food cost control skills\n, • Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety\n, • Experience leading and developing a kitchen team\n, • A hands-on approach and high standards\n, • The confidence to take full responsibility for a kitchen operation\n, • The ability to work effectively in a busy environment\n\n A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential due to the location. \n The Venue \n The gastro pub offers: \n\n • 80-cover restaurant\n, • Function room\n, • Outdoor seating for approximately 50 guests\n, • 10 bedrooms\n, • Newly refurbished venue\n, • Fresh, locally sourced produce\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience\n, • Plus tips\n, • Full autonomy over the menu\n, • Small, established kitchen brigade\n, • Fresh, quality ingredients\n, • Opportunity to make your mark on the food offering\n, • Newly refurbished venue\n\n If you're an experienced Head Chef looking for a role offering autonomy, creativity and the opportunity to develop a quality food operation, apply today with your CV. \n