Head Chef - £16.50 per hour plus generous tips & bonus
- (Paid for every hour worked)
The Station House, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7AA
We’re Almond Family Pubs - a proud, independent,
family-owned group known for doing things properly. Since opening in October,
our new refurbished and rebranded premium pub in Cheadle Hulme has quickly
established itself as a hugely successful, food-led destination at the heart of
the local community.
Now, we’re looking for an outstanding Head Chef with a
strong commercial mindset to take the kitchen to the next stage of its journey.
With 200 covers inside and a further 230 outside, this is a
large, high-volume site with a proven appetite for quality food. The menu
focuses on fresh, seasonal dishes alongside premium takes on pub classics, and
the kitchen plays a central role in the pub’s continued success. You’ll lead,
develop and shape a talented brigade, with the autonomy to put your stamp on an
already thriving operation.
This is an opportunity to step into a well-traded,
high-profile kitchen within a business that genuinely values quality,
consistency and team culture.
With a superb collection of beautiful pubs across Stockport
and the surrounding areas, Almond Family Pubs is a special place to build your
career. As a close-knit, 100% family-owned business, we’re passionate about
great pubs, exceptional hospitality and memorable food. Known for our
well-executed pub classics and excellent beers and wines, this site proudly
becomes the fifth pub in our growing family.
Join us and we can offer you benefits such as…
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Excellent tips – currently averaging at £3.50
per hour
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Performance based bonus scheme
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Flexible hours with a healthy life/work balance
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50% off food for you and 3 others in any Almond
Family pub
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Excellent training, development, and progression
opportunities
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Free food and drinks whilst on shift
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A fun, supportive, and inclusive work
environment with a real family feel
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Regular team events and incentives
As Head
Chef, you will:
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Take full ownership of the kitchen operation,
from prep to pass
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Lead, inspire, and develop your team to deliver
consistent, top-quality food
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Create a positive kitchen culture with strong
training, support and communication
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Drive and maintain high standards in food
safety, cleanliness and compliance
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Work closely with the General Manager and
Operations Chef to hit targets and maximise kitchen performance
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Have input into menu development and specials,
showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients
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Manage stock, wastage and GP – and ensure
everything runs like clockwork during service
We’re looking for a Head Chef who brings:
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Proven experience in high-volume, premium pub or
casual dining kitchens
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Energy and a ‘can-do’ attitude
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Commercially astute and confident managing food
GP, margins and wastage
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Strong leadership skills and a passion for team
development
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A commitment to fresh, quality food and
consistency under pressure
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A calm, professional approach – even in a
fast-paced environment
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Knowledge of compliance, food safety, and
kitchen best practices
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Experience managing labour costs and ensure
staffing levels are appropriate
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A proactive, hands-on attitude and a desire to
be part of something special
Our values...
People First
One Big Happy Family
Prioritising Today's Guests
Sustainability, Innovative & Future Proof
Excellence
Warm & Welcome
We endeavour to be a company that is inclusive to all
people, from all backgrounds and we welcome applications from everyone,
irrespective of your age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation,
ethnicity. We believe this creates an environment where everyone, from any
background, can thrive and be happy at work.