Group Head Chef (Possible live in)

The role

The role is quite varied. You'll initially be hands on as Head Chef at our flagship site, leading services and setting the standard. Alongside that, you'll develop the menus, recipes and specifications used across both our sites and any new sites we open.

You'll oversee our smoking production, help get new kitchens up and running, and play a major role in our outside catering—from weddings to corporate events. You'll need to enjoy the planning and organisation as much as the moment the food hits the plate.

How you lead matters to me

When someone is underperforming, I want your first instinct to be curiosity: Have we explained it properly? Have they had enough training? Have we given them the tools and support to succeed? Is there something we need to change in how we're leading them?

That goes alongside clear standards and accountability. I'm looking for someone who can develop people, have honest conversations and build a team that takes pride in its work.

You'll also understand that great food needs to work commercially: sensible food costs, controlled waste, organised production and dishes our teams can consistently deliver during a busy service.

You and I

You'll work very closely with me, the owner. I need someone I can trust to take ownership, bring ideas, challenge mine and turn what we agree into action.

There's a real opportun...