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Job Title


Head Chef


Company : First Recruitment Services


Location : Lewes, England


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are delighted to be partnered with our client, a much loved, food led country pub set in the heart of the South Downs country park. They are well known for their superb levels of hospitality, warm atmosphere and menus that follow the seasons of the year. We are very excited to be representing them as they seek to recruit an experienced, creative and commercially minded Head Chef to lead their kitchen team, shape menus and continue to drive the venue forward, whilst maintaining their very impressive reputation. Head Chef Full time permanent role - 48 hours per week Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per year (DOE) Bonus: Performance-based (GP%, Wage %, Guest Reviews) Equity: Opportunity to gain equity within the business after 1 year Location - Lewes area - Due to rural workplace location, it is essential to drive and have your own transport.My client serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, along with amazing Sunday roasts. They also run a popular calendar of events including Wine Club master-classes, live music nights, and 10–15 weddings per year, along with occasional private dining events. They are a countryside dining pub with a strong reputation for quality, creativity, and proper hospitality. The role You’ll be the creative and operational force behind a high-performing kitchen, serving a 90-cover dining room with an additional 100 patio and garden seats at peak ti...