Area Support Chef- Devon and Somerset 

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring kitchen professional to help shape the future of food in our managed house pubs.

As an Area Support Chef, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our pubs to deliver consistently brilliant food by championing quality, safety, team development, and operational excellence.

This is a hands on, field based role where you'll work closely with kitchen teams and the wider operations team to ensure our pubs have the skills, confidence, and capability to deliver our food proposition to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Food Quality & Kitchen Audits at least four times a year per site, producing detailed reports, action plans, and follow-ups using guest feedback where relevant
• Deliver GP stock visits to support underperforming sites, offering practical solutions and finance planning where needed
• Partner with Operations Managers to embed a strong food culture and ensure teams are trained, confident, and capable of delivering our managed house food offer
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and support to Head Chefs and kitchen teams, acting as a trusted expert and motivator
• Lead external audit follow up visits for any site scoring below 80%, delivering targeted coaching to raise standards
• Host and support Chef Skills Academy sessions including Steak School, Fish School, and specialist skills days
• Play an active role in food shows and support the delivery of chef forums throughout the year

About You

• A seasoned Head Chef from a managed pub background
• Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen audits, and GP management
• A confident coach and mentor with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels
• Naturally collaborative, with great communication and relationship building skills
• Passionate about food and team development, with a sharp eye for quality and consistency
• Organised, adaptable, and able to self motivate in a field based role
• Based in, and able to travel throughout the Devon and Somerset area

Area Support Chef- Devon and Somerset 

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring kitchen professional to help shape the future of food in our managed house pubs.

As an Area Support Chef, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our pubs to deliver consistently brilliant food by championing quality, safety, team development, and operational excellence.

This is a hands on, field based role where you'll work closely with kitchen teams and the wider operations team to ensure our pubs have the skills, confidence, and capability to deliver our food proposition to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Food Quality & Kitchen Audits at least four times a year per site, producing detailed reports, action plans, and follow-ups using guest feedback where relevant
• Deliver GP stock visits to support underperforming sites, offering practical solutions and finance planning where needed
• Partner with Operations Managers to embed a strong food culture and ensure teams are trained, confident, and capable of delivering our managed house food offer
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and support to Head Chefs and kitchen teams, acting as a trusted expert and motivator
• Lead external audit follow up visits for any site scoring below 80%, delivering targeted coaching to raise standards
• Host and support Chef Skills Academy sessions including Steak School, Fish School, and specialist skills days
• Play an active role in food shows and support the delivery of chef forums throughout the year

About You

• A seasoned Head Chef from a managed pub background
• Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen audits, and GP management
• A confident coach and mentor with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels
• Naturally collaborative, with great communication and relationship building skills
• Passionate about food and team development, with a sharp eye for quality and consistency
• Organised, adaptable, and able to self motivate in a field based role
• Based in, and able to travel throughout the Devon and Somerset area