Head Chef – The Calleva Arms
Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a thriving gastro pub? T
We’re a warm and welcoming village pub known for our consistently great food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly team. From a fresh, seasonal à la carte offering to themed evenings and special event menus, we take pride in delivering delicious dishes that our guests love to return for.
----------------------------------- ⭐ What We Offer:
* A bustling kitchen environment with a supportive, close-knit team
* Creative freedom to influence and evolve the menu
* Opportunities to work on a wide variety of services – from breakfast to Sunday roasts, pizza and tapas nights to set menus for private functions and buffets
* A focus on quality, mostly fresh food, with attention to seasonal ingredients and flavour
* A share of gratuities
* Free on site parking
----------------------------------- ? About You:
We’re looking for a confident and experienced Head Chef who:
* Is comfortable running a busy kitchen and thrives under pressure
* Has strong GP and costing knowledge with a sharp eye on margins
* Can manage stock ordering, prep planning, and minimise wastage
* Works collaboratively with the front of house to ensure seamless service
* Is passionate about fresh, flavour-led, gastro-style pub food
* Enjoys leading a team with positivity, good humour and respect
Experience with buffets, sit-down events and managing dietary requirements is a must – our calendar contains bookings for private events, corporate functions, and fun community nights!
----------------------------------- Typical Service Times:
* Lunch: 12pm–3:00pm (3.:30pm on Saturday)
* Dinner: 5pm–8:30pm
* Themed Nights & Events throughout the month
----------------------------------- Interested
If you're ready to lead a kitchen that puts pride in people, produce, and pub classics done well, we’d love to hear from you.