My client is offering you the chance to lead a flagship kitchen at a fresh reopening – a rare opportunity to put your own stamp on menus, specials, and events from day one at one of Hertfordshire's most exciting venues.
This isn't just another Head Chef role; it's the opportunity to build something special with real creative freedom, strong earning potential through performance bonuses and card tips, and the backing of a hospitality group that genuinely invests in your development and career growth.
As Head Chef at this landmark pub just outside Tring, you'll be leading a fresh-food kitchen that comes alive during the summer months, with vast gardens and outdoor bars creating a bustling, dynamic environment. You'll have the autonomy to write seasonal menus, design dishes for events, and champion local suppliers whilst delivering the consistent quality that guests expect. This is a role where your creativity and leadership will directly shape the success of the kitchen, supported by head office when you need it but trusted to run your section your way.
This Head Chef position would suit an experienced chef who's ready to take full ownership of a high-volume kitchen, someone with a passion for seasonal pub food and the leadership skills to motivate and develop their team. If you're a strong communicator who understands the commercial side of the kitchen – managing margins, labour and compliance – and you're looking for a role that balances creativity with consistency, this could be your perfect next step.
What you'll enjoy as part of the package:
- £42,000–£47,000 depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus
- Share of card tips alongside your salary
- Real menu autonomy with supplier visits and brewery trips for ongoing development
- 50% off food and 20% off drinks across the group, plus 28 days holiday
If you're ready to take on a Head Chef role where your talent and hard work will be recognised and rewarded, get in touch with Select Recruitment today – this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.