Company: The Artisan Bar, Grill & Garden
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £38,000 to £44,000 per annum
Bedrooms: None
Food Type: Modern British
Start Date: August 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity for aSenior Sous Chef ready to step into their first Head Chef role, leading a small, talented team in a growing independent restaurant near Tring. Artisan is known for itsmodern British menus,local produce, and relaxed but quality-driven dining.
You’ll have freedom to create your own seasonal menus, shape the kitchen culture, and run the pass with full autonomy — backed by a supportive management team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Seasonal menu development and specials
* Leading a small brigade with calm authority
* Maintaining food hygiene, allergen compliance and kitchen standards
* Managing suppliers, ordering, and gross profit targets
Ideal Candidate:
* Currently aSenior Sous Chefor strong Sous Chef looking for progression
* Passionate about British seasonal cooking and local ingredients
* Experienced in fresh food, gastro pubs, or modern British kitchens
* Calm, professional leader who thrives under pressure
* Financially aware with experience managing costings and stock
* Creative control and clear progression path
* Great work-life balance (structured rota)
* Profit-based bonus + tips
* Supportive ownership, respected local brand
* Free meals, parking, staff discount
Schedule:
* 5 days per week (split across lunch/dinner service)
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