Head Chef

Job title:

Head Chef

Company

Young’s

Job description

Head Chef – The Lord PalmerstonFresh, honest food with a twist on traditionHi, I’m Rebecca, and I couldn’t be more excited about The Lord Palmerston! This isn’t just another pub—it’s about creating a living room for our community, with great drinks, nostalgic food, and genuine hospitality. A place where people come together to share good times, enjoy fantastic food, and feel at home.At the heart of that vision is the kitchen. That’s why I’m looking for a talented, passionate Head Chef to help me bring it to life. My food philosophy is simple: Fresh, honest food with a twist on tradition, using the best seasonal British produce. I want our guests to experience the warmth of classic dishes they love, elevated with creativity and quality ingredients. If you share that passion for high-quality, ingredient-led cooking and want the freedom to create, this could be the perfect role for you. What We Offer Our Head Chefs:

• Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
• Regular culinary masterclasses (Game, Butchery, Shellfish & more)
• Inspirational food trips with our top-quality suppliers
• Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to share ideas and develop
• Free meals on shift
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share Save Scheme & Company Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday per year

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who can inspire, lead, and bring out the best in their team
• Experience delivering high-quality, seasonal food as a Head or Sous Chef
• A hands-on leader with a passion for training and developing people
• Strong planning, organization, and cost-control skills
• A creative mind, able to design and deliver exciting menus and specials
• A pro-active, positive approach to driving sales and business growth

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a business from the ground up—creating a food offering that excites and a kitchen team that thrives. If you’re as passionate about this as I am, I’d love to chat!Apply now and let’s build something amazing together.

Expected salary

£36000 – 42000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:39:54 GMT

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