Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a thriving gastro pub? The Calleva Arms is on the lookout for a talented Head Chef to take the reins in our busy kitchen.

We’re a warm and welcoming village pub known for our consistently great food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly team. From a fresh, seasonal à la carte offering to themed evenings and special event menus, we take pride in delivering delicious dishes that our guests love to return for.

⭐ What We Offer:

• A bustling kitchen environment with a supportive, close-knit team

• Creative freedom to influence and evolve the menu

• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of services – from Sandwiches to Sunday roasts, Pizza and tapas nights to set menus for private functions and buffets

• A focus on quality, mostly fresh food, with attention to seasonal ingredients and flavour

• A share of gratuities 

• Free on site parking

⭐ About You:

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Head Chef who:

• Is comfortable running a busy kitchen and thrives under pressure

• Has strong GP and costing knowledge with a sharp eye on margins

• Can manage stock ordering, prep planning, and minimise wastage

• Works collaboratively with the front of house to ensure seamless service

• Is passionate about fresh, flavour-led, gastro-style pub food

• Enjoys leading a team with positivity, good humour and respect

Experience with buffets, sit-down events and managing dietary requirements is a must – our calendar contains bookings for private events, corporate functions, and fun community nights!

⭐ Typical Service Times:

• Lunch: 12pm–3:00pm 

• Dinner: 5pm–8:30pm

• Themed Nights & Events throughout the month

⭐ Interested

If you're ready to lead a kitchen that puts pride in people, produce, and pub classics done well, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a thriving gastro pub? The Calleva Arms is on the lookout for a talented Head Chef to take the reins in our busy kitchen.

We’re a warm and welcoming village pub known for our consistently great food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly team. From a fresh, seasonal à la carte offering to themed evenings and special event menus, we take pride in delivering delicious dishes that our guests love to return for.

⭐ What We Offer:

• A bustling kitchen environment with a supportive, close-knit team

• Creative freedom to influence and evolve the menu

• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of services – from Sandwiches to Sunday roasts, Pizza and tapas nights to set menus for private functions and buffets

• A focus on quality, mostly fresh food, with attention to seasonal ingredients and flavour

• A share of gratuities 

• Free on site parking

⭐ About You:

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Head Chef who:

• Is comfortable running a busy kitchen and thrives under pressure

• Has strong GP and costing knowledge with a sharp eye on margins

• Can manage stock ordering, prep planning, and minimise wastage

• Works collaboratively with the front of house to ensure seamless service

• Is passionate about fresh, flavour-led, gastro-style pub food

• Enjoys leading a team with positivity, good humour and respect

Experience with buffets, sit-down events and managing dietary requirements is a must – our calendar contains bookings for private events, corporate functions, and fun community nights!

⭐ Typical Service Times:

• Lunch: 12pm–3:00pm 

• Dinner: 5pm–8:30pm

• Themed Nights & Events throughout the month

⭐ Interested

If you're ready to lead a kitchen that puts pride in people, produce, and pub classics done well, we’d love to hear from you.