Head Chef

Head Chef - Premium Pub

Ready to Lead?

If you're a hands-on Head Chef with the skills, drive, and temperament to deliver consistent top-quality dishes under time and volume pressure, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in a place where your future truly matters.

About Hall & Woodhouse

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business. H&W holds a Sponsor License and could consider applications from Head Chefs already in the UK working under SOC 5434.

Friendly, Lively Monmouth Ash

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional community pubs, located in the town of Verwood between the New Forest and Cranborne Chase, the Monmouth Ash is a perfect example of a friendly, quality English village pub. Steeped in history it still has a lot of its original features like the traditional oak beams, open fires and flagstone floors. The pub's name, unique in Britain, commemorates the 1685 capture of the Duke of Monmouth (Charles II's bastard son) in Verwood, after his rebellion was defeated.

Head Chef - Join a Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Looking for your next big step in a kitchen that's full of energy, passion, and purpose?

We're searching for a Head Chef comfortable in working to brand spec's to lead a high-performing team at one of the area's best venues.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Real work-life balance with a 5-day week, consistent hours, and excellent working conditions.
• Great package of up to £41K, depending on level of development in the role plus a share of tips.
• Profit share scheme and bonus - when the business thrives, so do you.
• Comprehensive lifestyle benefits, including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, discounts, and more.
• A vibrant, supportive team in a business driven by sustainability and an authentic people-first culture.
• Job security and clear career progression, backed by an award-winning employer.
• All the support you need to succeed - we set you up to lead with confidence.

You'll thrive here if you're:

• A highly organized, skilled Head Chef with experience delivering high-quality fayre to central spec's
• Someone who enjoys the buzz and spotlight of a fast-paced, prestige kitchen.
• A chef who truly cares - motivated, passionate, and committed to excellence.
• An expert in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Calm, dependable, and resilient under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset.
• Strong in kitchen admin and happy in following precise cooking and presentation specifications.
• A positive, inspirational leader who builds, motivates, and supports diverse teams.
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
• Able to reliably manage the commute and flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Keen to join an employer that recognizes and rewards dedication and talent.

Previous experience as head of managed pub kitchen is a big advantage.

FULL_TIME

Organization
Monmouth Ash

Hospitality & Catering

Place
PostalAddress
UK
Verwood
Dorset
BH317AQ

GeoCoordinates
50.881199
-1.876350

• A highly organized, skilled Head Chef with experience delivering high-quality fayre to central spec's
• Someone who enjoys the buzz and spotlight of a fast-paced, prestige kitchen.
• A chef who truly cares - motivated, passionate, and committed to excellence.
• An expert in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Calm, dependable, and resilient under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset.
• Strong in kitchen admin and happy in following precise cooking and presentation specifications.
• A positive, inspirational leader who builds, motivates, and supports diverse teams.
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
• Able to reliably manage the commute and flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Keen to join an employer that recognizes and rewards dedication and talent.
Previous experience as head of managed pub kitchen is a big advantage. Ready to Lead? If you're a hands-on Head Chef with the skills, drive, and temperament to deliver consistent top-quality dishes under time and volume pressure, we'd love to hear from you.

Hall & Woodhouse is the Dorset based brewer that owns over 150 high end pub restaurants and inns throughout the South of England. Founded in 1777 we are a family owned company that blends the best traditional values with a progressive and inclusive approach to business. H&W holds a Sponsor License and could consider applications from Head Chefs already in the UK working under SOC 5434., Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of exceptional community pubs, located in the town of Verwood between the New Forest and Cranborne Chase, the Monmouth Ash is a perfect example of a friendly, quality English village pub. Steeped in history it still has a lot of its original features like the traditional oak beams, open fires and flagstone floors. The pub's name, unique in Britain, commemorates the 1685 capture of the Duke of Monmouth (Charles II's bastard son) in Verwood, after his rebellion was defeated. Head Chef - Join a Sunday Times Best Place to Work Looking for your next big step in a kitchen that's full of energy, passion, and purpose? We're searching for a Head Chef comfortable in working to brand spec's to lead a high-performing team at one of the area's best venues.


• Real work-life balance with a 5-day week, consistent hours, and excellent working conditions.
• Great package of up to £41K, depending on level of development in the role plus a share of tips.
• Profit share scheme and bonus - when the business thrives, so do you.
• Comprehensive lifestyle benefits, including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, discounts, and more.
• A vibrant, supportive team in a business driven by sustainability and an authentic people-first culture.
• Job security and clear career progression, backed by an award-winning employer.
• All the support you need to succeed - we set you up to lead with confidence.