🔥 Head Chef — Heartwood Inns (UK)

🌍 The Opportunity This isn’t just another Head Chef role — it’s your chance to step into a well-backed, fast-growing hospitality group where quality food, strong teams, and genuine culture actually matter. Heartwood Inns is known for its cosy pubs and elevated brasserie-style dining, blending seasonal British ingredients with classic techniques. You’ll be leading a kitchen that values: Fresh, honest cooking Strong leadership and team culture Consistency across a respected brand If you’re the kind of chef who enjoys building a team, mentoring others, and running a tight, high-quality service — this is your lane. 👨‍🍳 What You’ll Be Doing Leading the kitchen day-to-day (you run the show) Driving standards across food quality, service, and cleanliness Training and developing your team of chefs Managing ordering, GP, and kitchen financials Delivering consistent, seasonal menus aligned with the brand 💸 What You Get 💰 Up to £55,000 + TRONC (tips shared across team) 🎁 KPI-based bonus structure 🏡 Relocation support (up to £5,000) 🏥 Private healthcare (Bupa) 🍽 50% off food across all sites 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends & family discounts (food + rooms) 🛏 Discounted stays in Heartwood Rooms 🌴 25 days holiday + bank holidays ➕ Option to buy 5 extra days off 💸 EarlyPay (access earned wages anytime) 🎉 Birthday perks + long service rewards 🚲 Cycle to Work scheme 🧠 Employee support programs 🧠 What They’re Looking For 3–4 years experience as a Head Chef Strong leadership and team-building skills Confident running a full kitchen operation Experience with fresh food, high-volume service Comfortable managing costs, KPIs, and reporting Bonus: experience with Procure Wizard 🏆 About the Group 🏅 Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2024) 🏆 Publican Awards Winner (2024 & 2025) 📈 Rapid expansion: 40+ sites → 60+ by 2027 This is a company that’s growing — meaning real progression opportunities if you perform. 🔍 ChefJobs Analysis 💡 Best For: Chefs looking to step into a stable, well-structured leadership role with room to grow inside a respected UK hospitality group. ⚖️ The Reality: This is not a quiet countryside kitchen — you’ll be running a busy service, managing a team, and being accountable for performance. It’s hands-on leadership. 🔥 Why It Stands Out: Strong brand backing Real career progression Solid pay + benefits Supportive company culture 🚀 Final Take If you want: A proper Head Chef role (not just a title) A team you can actually build and lead A company that’s expanding and investing 👉 This is a strong, career-building move