Head Chef

Robinsons Brewery; Scholar Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run pub in Scholar Green is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team as they expand and modernize their cooking facilities. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, managing kitchen profitability, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, and comprehensive employee benefits, including discounts and healthcare support. Join a proud heritage and build your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

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

Wellbeing and mental health support programmes

Healthcare cash plan

Chef whites provided

Well-equipped kitchens

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment.
• Confidence in leading a kitchen team and managing food quality.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding food quality.
• Manage kitchen profitability including ordering and waste.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen profitability management

Food hygiene compliance

Stock control

Team development

Tools

Quality kitchen tools

Job description

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.