Head Chef

This isn't simply a Head Chef vacancy – it's an opportunity to take ownership of the food operation at a newly transformed gastropub and help establish its reputation from day one.

The Trevor Arms is being extensively refurbished and will reopen with a brand-new, fully equipped commercial kitchen, a completely refreshed restaurant and bar, and a large outdoor beer garden.

Located in the increasingly popular Marford area, our ambition is to create a standout destination for great British pub food, drinks and hospitality.

The Food

Our food offer will focus on elevated versions of classic British pub dishes, combining the familiarity and generosity of a great pub with the quality, presentation and attention to detail expected from a modern gastropub.

We want food that people genuinely want to come back for – excellent ingredients, strong flavours, proper portions and consistently high standards.

As Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the menu, develop seasonal dishes and specials and put your own stamp on the kitchen.

The Role

You'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of the kitchen, working closely with the General Manager and wider management team to establish The Trevor Arms as one of the area's leading gastropubs.

You'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of the kitchen, working closely with the General Manager and wider management team to establish The Trevor Arms as one of the area's leading gastropubs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team

• Recruiting and building a strong brigade ahead of and following the relaunch

• Helping develop menus centred around elevated British pub classics

• Creating seasonal dishes and regularly changing specials

• Establishing kitchen systems, standards and ways of working from the outset

• Delivering consistently excellent food across every service

• Managing food GP, portion control, wastage and stock

• Building strong relationships with suppliers and sourcing quality ingredients

• Managing kitchen labour and rotas effectively

• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and health & safety standards

• Ensuring the new kitchen and equipment are maintained to the highest standard

• Working closely with the front-of-house management team to deliver a great overall guest experience

• Developing and training the kitchen team and creating a positive, professional working environment

About You

We're looking for a chef who wants more than simply another Head Chef position.

You'll ideally have experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef within a quality pub, gastropub or fresh-food restaurant environment and be comfortable taking ownership of both the food and commercial performance of a kitchen.

You'll need:

• A genuine passion for quality British food

• Strong leadership and people-management skills

• Experience working with fresh ingredients

• Good commercial awareness, including GP, stock, wastage and labour management

• Strong organisational skills

• High standards of food presentation and consistency

• A solid understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance

• The ability to remain organised and lead effectively during busy services

• The enthusiasm to build a kitchen culture and food reputation from the ground up

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who will take real ownership of the food operation and be excited by the opportunity to help launch a newly transformed venue.