Relief Head Chef £40K + Loyalty Bonus + Tips + 60% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working.

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work - Publican Awards Best Large Pub co

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business.  

We are looking to appoint a Relief Head Chef on a seasonal contract to support our Hampshire\Surrey region covering Head Chef absences in various H&W locations as required.

What you'll enjoy as Relief Head Chef in our kitchens:

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• £40K pa, plus a Bonus of £2K on completion of the full contract term
• Travel expenses paid
• Salary boosted by a share of tips
• A package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and more
• The chance to work with fabulous teams in awesome businesses with sustainability at their core
• A fixed term contract until 30th September 2026 with a Sunday Times best places to work company
• All the support you need to succeed

What you'll need to be:

• A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high end standard fayre
• Someone that enjoys the buzz and variety in the spotlight of multiple prestige kitchens
• A serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with any team
• Dependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure 
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and quickly bond with co-workers
• Diligent about compliance
• A driver with access to independent transport, based in Dorset or Devon and willing to travel
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is essential. 

If you are a hands on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead various teams to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.

kitchen manager, chef supervisor, sous, senior sous

Relief Head Chef £40K + Loyalty Bonus + Tips + 60% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working.

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work - Publican Awards Best Large Pub co

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business.  

We are looking to appoint a Relief Head Chef on a seasonal contract to support our Hampshire\Surrey region covering Head Chef absences in various H&W locations as required.

What you'll enjoy as Relief Head Chef in our kitchens:

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• £40K pa, plus a Bonus of £2K on completion of the full contract term
• Travel expenses paid
• Salary boosted by a share of tips
• A package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and more
• The chance to work with fabulous teams in awesome businesses with sustainability at their core
• A fixed term contract until 30th September 2026 with a Sunday Times best places to work company
• All the support you need to succeed

What you'll need to be:

• A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high end standard fayre
• Someone that enjoys the buzz and variety in the spotlight of multiple prestige kitchens
• A serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with any team
• Dependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure 
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and quickly bond with co-workers
• Diligent about compliance
• A driver with access to independent transport, based in Dorset or Devon and willing to travel
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is essential. 

If you are a hands on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead various teams to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.

kitchen manager, chef supervisor, sous, senior sous