Head Chef - Food Led Pub - Southampton £40k p/a

🍻 General Manager - Fordingbridge (£40,000-£45,000 + Bonus &amp; Tips) 🍽️Are you an experienced General Manager ready to lead a high-performing, fast-paced venue? We're looking for a dynamic and driven GM to take the reins of a very busy, independent fresh food pub in Fordingbridge.📍 Location: Fordingbridge💰 Salary: £40,000-£45,000 + bonus + tips (£5-8k)🕒 Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, 48 hours per weekAbout the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving business turning over £3 million per year. You'll be at the heart of a high-volume operation, driving standards, team performance, and guest experience.What You'll Be Doing:<ul><li>Leading day-to-day operations of a very busy pub</li><li>Managing, motivating, and developing a strong front and back of house team</li><li>Driving sales, service standards, and overall business performance</li><li>Overseeing rotas, stock control, and financials</li><li>Delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Maintaining high standards of compliance, cleanliness, and service</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience as a General Manager in a busy, fresh food pub</li><li>Strong leadership and team development skills</li><li>Commercially aware with experience managing high turnover sites</li><li>Passion for quality food, drink, and hospitality</li><li>Ability to thrive under pressure in a volume-driven environment</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000</li><li>Bonus scheme</li><li>Tips worth £5,000-£8,000 per year</li><li>The opportunity to run a high-performing, independent business</li><li>Career progression and strong support</li></ul> Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

GM - Food Led Pub - Fordingbridge - £45kp/a + Bonus

Head Chef - Event Venue - Near Romsey📍 Near Romsey 💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per annum⏳ Full-time | 48 hours per week Are you a passionate and creative chef ready to lead the kitchen in a stunning countryside venue known for both exceptional food and unforgettable events?Our client, an award winning Event Venue set in the countryside on the outskirts of Southampton, is searching for a talented Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and deliver outstanding menus in a relaxed, quality-driven environment.This is not a formal, corporate kitchen-this is countryside hospitality at its best, where fresh food, creativity, and team culture are at the heart of everything. The RoleAs Head Chef, you'll lead a busy kitchen delivering high-quality dishes across both a thriving restaurant and a packed events calendar.With 50-60 weddings per year (up to 100 covers seated) alongside regular service, this is a varied role where no two weeks are the same. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Leading and developing your kitchen team</li><li>Creating and delivering seasonal, high-quality menus</li><li>Managing food standards across restaurant and events</li><li>Overseeing kitchen operations, GP, and stock control</li><li>Working closely with the wider management team and 4 Heads of Department</li><li>Driving consistency, creativity, and efficiency in the kitchen</li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>🌿 Work-life balance that matters - only 2 days per week working past 6pm</li><li>📅 1 full weekend off every month</li><li>👕 Relaxed, no-suits culture</li><li>🏡 Beautiful countryside working environment</li><li>🍽️ A genuine opportunity to shape the food offering</li></ul> What We're Looking For<ul><li>A proven Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up</li><li>Experience in fresh food kitchens and/or events &amp; weddings</li><li>A hands-on leader who can inspire and develop a team</li><li>Strong organisational and commercial awareness</li><li>A chef who values quality, consistency, and a positive kitchen culture</li></ul> The Details<ul><li>Salary: £40,000 - £45,000</li><li>Hours: 48 hours over 5 days from 7</li></ul> If you're looking for a role where you can cook great food, lead a strong team, and enjoy a better work-life balance, this is your opportunity. 👉 Apply now <hr /> <hr /> <hr /> Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Head Chef - Leisure - Romsey - £45kp/a

<h1>Head Chef - Fordingbridge - £37,000 to £44,000 - Live‑In Available (2 miles from site)</h1>A welcoming, traditional pub near Fordingbridge is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. Serving classic, freshly prepared dishes, this role offers excellent autonomy, creativity with menu development, and the chance to work with quality local produce.The ideal candidate will be a car driver or keen cyclist due to the rural location.<hr /><h2>Key Info</h2><ul><li>Salary: £37,000 - £44,000 per annum</li><li>Location: Fordingbridge</li><li>Hours: 5 days out of 7</li><li>Benefits: Service charge + tips</li><li>Accommodation: Live‑in available (approx. 2 miles from site)</li></ul><hr /><h2>Main Duties &amp; Responsibilities of the Head Chef</h2><ul><li>Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and high standards.</li><li>Take full ownership of menu planning, dish development, and seasonal specials.</li><li>Maintain excellent food preparation, presentation, and portion control.</li><li>Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships within budget.</li><li>Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health &amp; safety regulations are fully adhered to.</li><li>Train, mentor, and support junior kitchen staff.</li><li>Uphold consistent quality across all services and ensure enthusiastic team morale.</li></ul><hr /><h2>What You Need to Succeed as Head Chef</h2><ul><li>Previous experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.</li><li>NVQ / City &amp; Guilds Professional Cookery qualifications preferred.</li><li>Level 2 Food Hygiene (minimum).</li><li>Strong communication and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to remain calm, organised, and efficient in a fast‑paced kitchen.</li><li>A car driver or keen cyclist due to rural location.</li></ul> How to Apply:To apply for this role, please click the "APPLY" button. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we can only respond to applicants with relevant work experience.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Head Chef - Country Pub - Fordingbridge £44kp/a

<h2>Head Chef - Country Food‑Led Pub</h2>📍 Southampton🏠 Live‑out position💷 Salary: £40kp/aWe are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our welcoming, food‑led country pub in Southampton.This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on chef who loves fresh, seasonal cooking and takes real pride in kitchen standards, hygiene, and consistency.<h3>The Role</h3><ul><li>Lead and inspire a small kitchen team</li><li>Create and deliver high‑quality, seasonal menus with a strong focus on classic pub food done well</li><li>Maintain exceptionally high standards of food hygiene, health &amp; safety, and allergen compliance</li><li>Manage ordering, stock control, GP margins, and waste</li><li>Work closely with the front‑of‑house team and management to ensure smooth service</li><li>Be fully involved in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen - this is a working Head Chef role</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous ready to step up</li><li>Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum)</li><li>Allergen awareness qualified</li><li>Strong focus on cleanliness, organisation, and food safety</li><li>Passion for fresh ingredients and well‑executed pub classics</li><li>Calm under pressure with good leadership and communication skills</li><li>Reliable, motivated, and proud to run a kitchen to a high standard</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>£40kp/a salary </li><li>Live‑out position</li><li>Supportive ownership and a stable, friendly working environment</li><li>Opportunity to put your own stamp on menus</li><li>Respect for work‑life balance wherever possible</li></ul>If you're a dedicated chef who cares just as much about hygiene, safety, and standards as you do about great food, we'd love to hear from you.Due to location - Own transport would be better suited. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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