Pub Chef

Pub Chef

Welwyn, Hertfordshire
Salary: £32,000 per annum + High Tips
Permanent, Full-Time Position
Live-in Accommodation Available (£100 per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Pub Chef to join the kitchen team within a busy and well-established countryside pub located on a stunning farm estate in Hertfordshire.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef who genuinely enjoys cooking fresh pub food without the pressures of back-office management responsibilities. The kitchen management team oversee all ordering, stock control, rota planning and administration, allowing you to focus entirely on service and producing quality dishes consistently.

The operation serves a busy all-day menu focused around classic British pub fare using fresh ingredients, with a strong emphasis on consistency, pace and quality during high-volume periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh pub dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Working across all kitchen sections during busy services.
• Supporting smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Assisting with prep, service and maintaining stock organisation within the kitchen.
• Working closely with the senior kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Ensuring dishes are presented correctly and in line with company standards.
• Supporting junior members of the brigade where required.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience within a fresh food pub, restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of fresh food preparation and service.
• Reliable, hardworking and organised approach.
• Able to work well under pressure during busy service periods.
• Good all-round kitchen skills across multiple sections.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.

This is an ideal opportunity for a chef who enjoys being on the tools and cooking quality food without the added pressures of paperwork, ordering, staffing rotas or office-based management duties.

The company offers a supportive working environment, strong tips and live-in accommodation for those relocating.

To apply for this position, please send your CV in English (Word or PDF format only).

Important Notes:

1. Applications should be made by email or phone.
2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!
3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.
4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.

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