Head Chef – The Grand Junction Arms, Tring
£42,000–£47,000 + performance bonus + share of card tips

About us
At Craft Locals, we pride ourselves on our passion for hospitality, great beer and great food.

The Grand Junction Arms is a landmark canalside pub at Bulbourne, just outside Tring. With vast gardens, outdoor bars and a reputation for fresh, seasonal food, summers here are massive – and we’re reopening with a fresh start.

We’re looking for a dynamic, passionate and creative Head Chef who can lead from the front, inspire their team, and put their stamp on a busy fresh-food kitchen.

What’s in it for you

• Salary: £42,000–£47,000 depending on experience

• Bonus: Performance-related bonus based on kitchen success

• Tips: Share of card tips

• Influence: Real input into menus, seasonal dishes, specials and events

• Perks: 50% off food & 20% off drinks across the group, 28 days holiday, staff discount, team socials, sharers

• Training & development: Supplier visits, brewery trips and regular food development opportunities

• Work/life balance: We believe in working to live, not living to work — we rota fairly and sustainably

• Autonomy: The freedom to run your kitchen properly, with head office support not interference

What you’ll be doing

• Leading a fresh-food kitchen delivering consistent quality and standards

• Writing menus, creating seasonal specials and designing dishes for events

• Managing, motivating and training the kitchen team to reach their potential

• Driving GP, labour and compliance through strong financial management

• Building relationships with local suppliers and championing seasonal produce

• Running efficient kitchen operations with digital systems and best practice processes

What we’re looking for

• Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume, fresh-food pub or restaurant (not a first appointment)

• A creative chef with a passion for seasonal pub food and consistency under pressure

• A strong leader who can recruit, motivate and retain their team

• Commercial awareness — confident managing food margins, labour and compliance

• Organised, energetic and committed to delivering quality every service

• A great communicator who works closely with the GM and FOH team

This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a flagship kitchen, shape the menus, and lead a talented team in one of Hertfordshire’s most exciting pub reopenings.

Apply today and make your mark at the Grand Junction Arms.

Head Chef – The Grand Junction Arms, Tring
£42,000–£47,000 + performance bonus + share of card tips

About us
At Craft Locals, we pride ourselves on our passion for hospitality, great beer and great food.

The Grand Junction Arms is a landmark canalside pub at Bulbourne, just outside Tring. With vast gardens, outdoor bars and a reputation for fresh, seasonal food, summers here are massive – and we’re reopening with a fresh start.

We’re looking for a dynamic, passionate and creative Head Chef who can lead from the front, inspire their team, and put their stamp on a busy fresh-food kitchen.

What’s in it for you

• Salary: £42,000–£47,000 depending on experience

• Bonus: Performance-related bonus based on kitchen success

• Tips: Share of card tips

• Influence: Real input into menus, seasonal dishes, specials and events

• Perks: 50% off food & 20% off drinks across the group, 28 days holiday, staff discount, team socials, sharers

• Training & development: Supplier visits, brewery trips and regular food development opportunities

• Work/life balance: We believe in working to live, not living to work — we rota fairly and sustainably

• Autonomy: The freedom to run your kitchen properly, with head office support not interference

What you’ll be doing

• Leading a fresh-food kitchen delivering consistent quality and standards

• Writing menus, creating seasonal specials and designing dishes for events

• Managing, motivating and training the kitchen team to reach their potential

• Driving GP, labour and compliance through strong financial management

• Building relationships with local suppliers and championing seasonal produce

• Running efficient kitchen operations with digital systems and best practice processes

What we’re looking for

• Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume, fresh-food pub or restaurant (not a first appointment)

• A creative chef with a passion for seasonal pub food and consistency under pressure

• A strong leader who can recruit, motivate and retain their team

• Commercial awareness — confident managing food margins, labour and compliance

• Organised, energetic and committed to delivering quality every service

• A great communicator who works closely with the GM and FOH team

This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a flagship kitchen, shape the menus, and lead a talented team in one of Hertfordshire’s most exciting pub reopenings.

Apply today and make your mark at the Grand Junction Arms.