Head Chef (Hospitality)

Location: Ye Olde Windsor Castle, Little Bookham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Salary: £32,000–£36,000 per year plus bonus

Company

Chef & Brewer operates country-style pubs offering pub food, drinks, and welcoming hospitality across the United Kingdom.

What you will do

• Lead kitchen operations during busy services and make decisions that improve performance.
• Communicate with the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Train, support, and develop the team while maximising individual and collective potential.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards and comply with safety regulations.
• Ensure food is consistently tasty and well presented for customers.

Requirements

• Experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Experience training and developing a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and bring out the best in the team.
• Strong attention to food quality and presentation.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on challenges in a busy kitchen.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with pension contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across established hospitality brands.
• Food and drink discounts across hirify.global brands, pubs, and hotels.
• Employee assistance covering mental health, wellbeing, financial, and legal support.
• Family-friendly maternity and paternity policies, retail discounts, Wagestream, and referral rewards.
• An inclusive workplace focused on making employees, customers, and communities feel welcome and valued.