Head Chef - Country Food‑Led Pub Southampton Live‑out position Salary: £40kp/a We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our welcoming, food‑led country pub in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on chef who loves fresh, seasonal cooking and takes real pride in kitchen standards, hygiene, and consistency. The Role Lead and inspire a small kitchen team Create and deliver high‑quality, seasonal menus with a strong focus on classic pub food done well Maintain exceptionally high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen compliance Manage ordering, stock control, GP margins, and waste Work closely with the front‑of‑house team and management to ensure smooth service Be fully involved in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen - this is a working Head Chef role What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous ready to step up Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum) Allergen awareness qualified Strong focus on cleanliness, organisation, and food safety Passion for fresh ingredients and well‑executed pub classics Calm under pressure with good leadership and communication skills Reliable, motivated, and proud to run a kitchen to a high standard What We Offer £40kp/a salary Live‑out position Supportive ownership and a stable, friendly working environment Opportunity to put your own stamp on menus Respect for work‑life balance wherever possible If you're a dedicated chef who cares just as much about hygiene, safety, and standards as you do about great food, we'd love to hear from you. Due to location - Own transport would be better suited. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.