Head Chef – An Exciting Opportunity at The Bleeding Wolf, Scholar Green Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in an independent, food-led environment where your creativity is valued and your voice genuinely matters? Are you confident leading a large kitchen team in a high-volume, traditional inn setting? If so, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role We are currently investing in the future of The Bleeding Wolf, as we are currently on site building a brand new, extended kitchen, creating an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to help shape the next chapter of our food offering. As Head Chef, you’ll work closely with the General Manager and play a pivotal role in recruiting, training and developing a strong kitchen team, inspiring them to deliver their best every day. Key Responsibilities Deliver outstanding, consistent food quality that exceeds guest expectations Take full ownership of kitchen profitability, including ordering, stock control and waste management Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and health & safety compliance Lead by example, fostering a positive, motivated and high-performing kitchen culture What We Offer In return for your passion and expertise, we offer: Competitive salary with performance-based bonus 25% employee discount on food, drink & accommodation 50% off food while on shift Discounts at over 800 retailers 28 days paid annual leave Clear career progression and development opportunities Fully funded apprenticeships for your team Wellbeing and mental health support programmes Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical & medical) Chef whites provided Well-equipped kitchens with quality tools — and an exciting new kitchen extension currently being built. Join Our Story We are a family-run business with a proud heritage dating back to 1838. We believe in long-term investment, genuine support and creating environments where talented people can build lasting careers. If you’re ready to lead our kitchen into an exciting new era and be part of something special, apply now .