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