
Head Chef
Location: Whalley
Salary: £42,000 – £44,000
Hours: 45–48 per week
Venue: Modern Village Gastro Pub
Team: 4 Chefs + Kitchen Porters
Join an independently owned, modern village gastro pub serving fresh, seasonal food prepared entirely in-house. This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef to take ownership of a kitchen while working with a supportive and passionate team. We are looking for a candidate who has a strong Head Chef background in Gastro Pub venues.
You’ll have creative input on menus and specials, while maintaining high standards across food quality, hygiene, and kitchen organisation. You’ll also play a key role in training and developing junior team members.
With direct access to the owners, decisions are made quickly and investment in equipment is never a barrier.
The team is stable, friendly, and takes pride in delivering great food and service every day.
Chefs for Chefs are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.
We operate as both an employment agency and an employment business.
You can find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Welcome to Chefs for Chefs Ltd, a trusted staffing agency dedicated to providing top-tier hospitality professionals across the UK hospitality, care, and education sectors. Established in 2014 by former chefs Richard Barrett and Shaun Banks, Chefs for Chefs was born out of a passion for delivering exceptional service and challenging the industry norm.
At Chefs for Chefs Ltd, we specialise in offering both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions with a unique twist—no upfront fees and competitive rates starting from just 7.5%. Our mission is clear: to redefine hospitality recruitment by fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and the unmistakable Yorkshire Grit.
Our commitment extends beyond just filling roles; it's about building lasting partnerships and becoming the trusted recruitment partner of choice. Whether you're a hospitality business operator seeking skilled chefs or a hospitality professional searching for your next opportunity, Chefs for Chefs Ltd is here to support you every step of the way.
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