Permanent

Head Chef

Berkeley Scott

Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RE

tronc

Posted: 09 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 07 June 2026

Ref: 99671

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About the Role

Berkeley Scott seeks a Head Chef for its Tonbridge venue within a growing hospitality group. This permanent role offers a salary of £45,000 plus tronc. The position involves leading a sizeable kitchen brigade, overseeing menu creation, and maintaining high food standards across a busy operation. The successful candidate will manage seasonal menus, outdoor BBQs, and event catering for comedy nights and wine festivals. Applicants should possess strong leadership skills, experience in high-volume settings, and a passion for quality produce. This role requires a hands-on approach to team development and kitchen management.

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Dynamic Hospitality Group

We are proud to represent an exciting and rapidly growing group of destination pubs, boutique rooms, and vibrant cocktail and pizza bars, each offering a unique guest experience. With a strong reputation for quality, creativity, and community-driven events, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to take the lead in a high-energy environment.

The venues are more than just pubs andndash; they are social hubs. From seasonal menus and outdoor BBQs to comedy nights, wine festivals, and cocktail evenings, there truly is something for everyone.

The Role
As Head Chef, you will lead from the front, overseeing a large and talented team of chefs. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional food standards, developing innovative seasonal menus, and ensuring a consistently outstanding dining experience for every guest.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and inspire a large kitchen team
Drive consistency and excellence in food quality and presentation
Develop and evolve seasonal menus in line with the brand vision
Manage kitchen operations, including stock control, GP, and labour costs
Foster a positive, motivated, and high-performing team culture
Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and compliance

About You

Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, fresh food environment
A natural leader who thrives on developing and motivating teams
Strong financial acumen and organisational skills
Passionate about food, creativity, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Energetic, hands-on, and leads by example
Excellent communication and managerial abilities

Whatandrsquo;s on Offer

Salary of andpound;45,000 plus tronc
Opportunity to be part of a growing, ambitious hospitality group
Creative input into menus and events
Supportive senior leadership and genuine career progression

If youandrsquo;re a driven Head Chef looking to be part of a forward-thinking group that values creativity, quality, and team culture, we would love to hear from you.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. Youand#39;ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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