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7 February 2025

Filled

Head Chef

Cotton, Suffolk, IP14

Head Chef

The employer

The Trowel & Hammer is a proper old fashioned pub with rooms that has undergone an extensive recent refurbishment by the new, ambitious, and supportive owner.

The job

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen operation, delivering traditional, honest pub food delivered to a great standard using local high quality ingredients. The kitchen has recently been refurbished and is well kitted out and sizeable for a country pub. Our experienced General Manager will support you as required but will remain hands off and allow you the autonomy to develop the menu within the overall vision of the owner,

What you'll need

Experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef cooking good, honest, pub food
Passionate about food, drink, and hospitality
Your own transport due to rural location

Where you'll be based

The Trowel & Hammer is based in the village of Cotton, Suffolk, north of Stowmarket.

What you'll receive

£40,000 per annum basic salary plus tips
Working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, one weekend day off per month
Progression opportunities as the owner seeks to purchase more properties

Find out more

To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.

All communication will be treated in complete confidence.

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