Head Chef: Lead a Busy Kent Gastro Pub

Company: TipTopJob
Apply for the Head Chef: Lead a Busy Kent Gastro Pub
Location: Tonbridge
Job Description:

Location: Kent Salary: 45k plus Ttcon OTE 55,000 Role: Head Chef Style: English and continental gastro pub food

What You Will Be Doing

  • Leading a busy gastro pub kitchen
  • Managing high-volume services across seasonal peaks
  • Keeping food quality and consistency high
  • Supporting menu development with the senior food team
  • Managing GP, labour, stock, ordering, and waste
  • Training, developing, and motivating the kitchen team
  • Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team
  • Maintaining strong hygiene, health and safety, and compliance standards

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Senior Sous Chef in a busy pub, gastro pub, or quality restaurant
  • Strong volume experience
  • A good understanding of fresh food and seasonal menus
  • Commercial awareness around GP, labour, stock, and waste
  • A calm and organised leadership style
  • Someone who can develop a team and keep standards consistent
  • A chef who enjoys proper pub food with quality behind it

This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to take on a strong, established gastro pub in Kent, with big weekly food sales, a large outdoor trade, and genuine progression within the group.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026