Country Restaurant jobs in Wiltshire

Head Chef – Beckford Arms, Fonthill Gifford

Target salary up to £45k including tronc + additional tronc

45 hours per week

We’re looking for a brilliant Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Beckford Arms – someone who is passionate about great food, cares about the details and knows how to build a happy, high-performing kitchen team.

The Beckford Arms is a beautiful country pub on the Fonthill Estate, serving the kind of food we love at Beckford: unpretentious, seasonal, ingredient-led and rooted in provenance. We care about where our food comes from, working with brilliant local producers and making the most of what is around us – from local meat and game to fish from the Cornish coast and fresh produce from our own kitchen garden.

As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen – from menus and suppliers to standards, costs, organisation and, most importantly, your team. You’ll be hands-on during service, leading by example and creating a kitchen where people enjoy coming to work and want to develop.

We’re looking for an experienced chef who is organised, calm under pressure and has a real eye for detail. You’ll care about seasonality, quality and consistency, but understand that great food starts with great ingredients and a great team. You’ll also be confident managing food costs, ordering, GP, food safety and developing junior chefs.

We’re part of the Beckford Group, so you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some brilliant chefs and teams across our pubs, restaurants and hotels, with plenty of opportunity to learn and progress.

If you’re a Head Chef who cares deeply about food, people and doing things properly – without making it complicated – we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person