Head Chef | Smokehouse Concept | Unique Destination Venue | Up to £50,000
This is not another standard Head Chef role.
This is a chance to take the lead in a high-investment smokehouse in a genuinely stunning setting, with a huge showpiece smoker at the heart of the kitchen and the freedom to help shape something with real character.
If you are a proven Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready for that next step, this could be a brilliant move.
Why this role is worth your attention
- Salary up to £50,000, with possible flexibility for the right person
- High-investment smokehouse in a truly unique setting
- Incredible smoker at the heart of the kitchen, big enough to fit a whole cow
- Open to a strong Sous Chef looking to step into their first Head Chef role
- Real opportunity to influence specials, events, and the direction of the offer
- Genuine long-term progression as the wider business continues to grow
- Better work-life balance than most senior kitchen roles
What the role looks like
- This is a simple, quality-led smokehouse menu focused on bold flavour, consistency, and strong execution.
- Trade changes hugely with the seasons, so this role needs someone who can adapt, plan properly, and lead from the front.
- Winter trade is quiet and would love to be bussier, and summer trade is BUSY with weekly covers often above 3000
- Small team of full-time chefs, with added seasonal support
- Really nice trading hours – no late nights (Last sitting is 20:30 Thursday to Saturday, Sunday service finishes at 18:00)
What they are looking for
- This is not just about being a good chef on the tools.
- They need someone who can lead a team, run a profitable kitchen, and take ownership of the operation.
- A real leader with presence and accountability
- Strong commercial understanding across cost control, GP, waste, and menu performance
- Experience managing volume and organising a team effectively
- Passion for BBQ, smokehouse cooking, and big flavour
- Someone who can bring energy, standards, and consistency
- Available to start quickly
Why this one stands out
- There are not many Head Chef roles like this on the market.
- You will be joining a business that has already made serious investment into the site, created something with real personality, and is looking for the right chef to help drive it forward.
- This is a rare chance to take on a role with lifestyle balance, scale, creativity, and room to grow.
If you are looking for a kitchen you can really make your own, this is well worth a conversation.