Foresters Arms – Newly Refurbished Pub
Competitive Salary + Live-In Available
We're looking for a driven, hands-on Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to step up to lead the kitchen at our fully refurbished pub.
Following a £500,000 refurbishment in November 2025, the Foresters Arms is a strong wet-led venue with a large garden and growing customer base. The next phase of our development is launching a quality food offering and we're looking for the right chef to take ownership and drive it forward.
This is not fine-dining or Michelin-level gastronomy but we expect high standards, consistency, and pride in every plate. We want great pub food, executed properly.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Leading and running the kitchen day-to-day
* Maintaining strong food quality and consistency
* Managing GP, stock control, and ordering
* Training and developing your team
* Ensuring full compliance with food safety & hygiene standards
* Working closely with our operations team and group support chefs
You won't be left on your own, we're a growing group of pubs with full operational structure, systems, and experienced operations chefs supporting you.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
* Solid background in fresh/pub food kitchens
* Strong organisational and leadership skills
* Commercial awareness and cost control knowledge
* Ambition to build and grow a kitchen business
* Positive attitude and commitment
This is a genuine opportunity for someone who wants to lead their own kitchen with real backing and support.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Live-in accommodation available (ideal for relocation)
* Support from experienced operations team
* Clear structure and procedures already in place
* Opportunity to grow within a multi-site pub group
* Real autonomy with real support
If you're serious about progressing your career and want to be part of building something strong, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short introduction about yourself.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £27,472.50 per year
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person