Welcome to The Leicester Arms Country Inn, beautifully restored an award winning Country Inn with rooms in the heart of Penshurst, Kent. We are proudly independent, food led, and rooted in warm, genuine hospitality, the kind that feels effortless for guests and intentional behind the scenes. We are proud to be featured in the good food guide and on the Good Food Guides List of 100 best pubs.
From mornings in our breakfast room to busy weekend services, private dining in the Sidney Room, and relaxed drinks in our dog friendly bar area, every part of the inn is about thoughtful details, calm confidence, and doing the basics brilliantly. Our bedrooms are designed for comfort and quiet luxury, with the countryside right on the doorstep and a brilliant community that treats the pub as their local.
If you love hospitality, enjoy being part of a team that cares about standards, and take pride in creating memorable moments for guests, we would love to meet you.
About you:
An ambitions Head Chef with at least 2 years experience cooking to 2-3 AA Rosette level.
An enthusiastic, dynamic and determined Head Chef who takes pride in what they do, enjoys working collaboratively and is ready for a new challenge.
Take a proactive hands-on approach to running a professional kitchen.
A proven track record of running a professional kitchen including managing budgeted GPs and 5* Food Hygiene.
Good communication skills.
Experience of building, motivating and developing teams to get the best results at all times.
A passion for imparting knowledge and training up both FOH and BOH teams.
A passion for working with the best produce.
Whats in it for you:
An opportunity to make your mark and take your career to the next level.
Training and developing opportunities we like to develop from within.
Share of service charge.
Companywide discounts
Flexible shift patterns.
About Us:
Operated by the award-winning Little & Large Pub Company.
Each one of our sites, much like our teams, is individual and offbeat!
We believe in looking after our people just as well as we look after our guests.
Have a passion for developing peoples careers and promoting from within.
Applicants must be passionate and take great pride in what they put on the plate and help us grow our good reputation even further.
Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.
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