Head Chef (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience??The Clog and Billycock, Blackburn?isseekingan experienced and talented?Head Chef?to join our culinary team. As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in menu development, kitchen management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.?We are seeking an individual who shares our love for food, embraces creativity, and has exceptional culinary skills.

The Clog and Billycock, nestled in the picturesque village of Pleasington is a true gem. When you step inside you’re welcomed by open fires, cosy rugs, and original wooden and flagged stone floors. Our bar, is at the heart of the pub and boasts an impressive selection of cask ales, malts, gins, and a curated list of around 50 wines to suit every palate.

Outside, our stunning terrace is a sun-soaked haven during summer, transforming into a covered seating area with an open fire during the cooler months.

Our menus change with the seasons with plenty of opportunity for our Head Chef showcase their creativity and personal touch.

We are fortunately in a position to offer sponsorship for this role on a Skilled Worker visa, so if you have experience in a similar role and are looking for a new opprtunity with sponsorship, this could be the role for you!

And there's?plenty more in it for you:

Your Bread and Butter?

Package up to £43,000 (including tronc / potential profit share paid monthly)

The Extras?

  • We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
  • 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
  • It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
  • Protection for your family with life assurance.
  • Great discounts via Perks on Tap?saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Electric vehicle scheme.
  • £1,000 referral bonus for introducing?new Managers or Chefs?to the company.
  • Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’simportant to us!

  • Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
  • Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
  • Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
  • Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

  • Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
  • Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
  • Regular days out and events around fresh seasonal produce.
  • We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long‑term career with B&P.

About you...

Our kitchens are dynamic, fast paced, and high volume so you will have experience of being a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh food environment. You will be responsible for the food culture within your pub, working closely with the pub manager to drive the business forward, helping to formulate seasonal menus with our Executive Chefs. We are looking for a confident leader who will nurture their team and create an inclusive and supportive environment. You’ll also need excellent business acumen to manage a well‑run kitchen, keeping on top of your stock, GPs and labour controls.

About Brunning and Price...

A family of 79 pubs and still growing!

A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.

A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.

@brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely contribute to the food culture? Then make your next career move a Head Chef position with Brunning and Price.

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