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Location: Mid Wales, UK
Salary: £50,000£55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until February 2026
Hours: Full-time with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Accommodation: Free shared on-site accommodation provided
Are you a talented and versatile Head Chef with 2 Rosette-level experience, looking for a unique opportunity to lead in both private and public culinary settings? We are seeking an accomplished professional to oversee operations at a prestigious private estate and a respected local pub under the same ownership. This is a fixed-term position until February 2026, with strong potential for a permanent role.
About Us
Based in Mid Wales, our private estate is known for refined hospitality, discretion, and service excellence. In addition, we run a popular country pub that delivers seasonal, elevated cuisine to the local community. This role offers a rare opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise across both a high-end private kitchen and a gastropub environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: £50,000£55,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Accommodation: Free shared on-site accommodation provided
- Diverse Role: A highly rewarding position with creative freedom across both venues
- Overtime: Available during peak periods and special events
Career Growth: This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven Head Chef to step into a varied leadership role, with the potential for long-term advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver refined, seasonal menus for guests at the private estate
- Lead kitchen operations at the local pub, maintaining high standards and consistency
- Manage stock, supplier relationships, budgets, and a small kitchen team
- Maintain rigorous hygiene and presentation standards across both locations
- Uphold and exceed service expectations aligned with 2 Rosette standards
- Balance fast-paced service with calm, effective leadership
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in both private and public hospitality settings
- Background working in kitchens at 2 Rosette level or higher
- Strong leadership, creativity, and time management skills
- Ability to adapt between bespoke private dining and high-quality pub service
- Full UK driving licence preferred due to the rural location
- Discreet, professional, and guest-focused with a passion for quality
How to Apply for Head Chef Job
If you have the creativity, skill, and drive to lead both a refined private kitchen and a high-end gastropub, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become our Head Chef at a truly exceptional private estate and local pub in Mid Wales.
