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Head Chef Opportunities

Salary

Up to £40000.00 per annum plus tips, plus bonus

Location

Mitchells and Butlers – South West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UZ, United Kingdom

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Mitchells & Butlers

Location

Bournemouth

Description

We are looking for a driven Head Chef to join our team ion 2026As Head Chef at Join us at Mitchells & Butlers, the heart of hospitality. With over 1,600 businesses we’re the home of some of the nation

Reference

2612018

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £40000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Harvester - Gravesend, Rochester Rd, Gravesend DA12 4TN, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Harvester

Location

Gravesend

Description

As Head Chef at Harvester - Gravesend you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen

Reference

2646077

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
Sue Bayley

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Sue Bayley
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £37000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Jolly Gardeners, Jolly Gardener, 61-63 Lacy Rd, London SW15 1NT, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Jolly Gardeners you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is

Reference

2645369

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Head Chef

Salary

Up to £40000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Falcon, The Falcon, 33 Bedford Rd, London SW4 7SQ, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

As Head Chef at the Falcon you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the h

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2645371

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly

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Laura Kelly
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Part Time Chef

Salary

Competitive Salary plus tips

Location

Engineer, London, NW1 8JD

Departments

Chef

Hours

Part Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a part time Che

Reference

2643893

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Chef - Live In

Salary

Competitive Salary plus live in accommodation

Location

Toby Carvery - Whitewebbs House, Enfield, EN2 9HH

Departments

Chef

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Toby Carvery

Location

Enfield

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Chef at Toby

Reference

2651421

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Chef

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

The Observatory, London, SE10 0DY

Departments

Chef

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Nicholson's

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Chef at The O

Reference

2646154

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Kitchen Manager

Salary

Up to £42000.00 per annum

Location

Miller & Carter - Banbury, Banbury OX16 4AE, UK

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Miller & Carter

Location

Banbury

Description

At Miller & Carter - Banbury, we know that a good Kitchen Manager is key to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, managing all areas; from training and mentoring your team to overseeing

Reference

2647211

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Chef £15 to £18 Including Tip

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

White Horse, London, SW6 4UL

Departments

Chef

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Chef at the W

Reference

2647526

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Part Time Chef

Salary

Competitive Salary plus tips

Location

Phoenix, London, SE5 8AQ

Departments

Chef

Hours

Part Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a part time Che

Reference

2647819

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Part Time Chef

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

North Star, London, W5 5JN

Departments

Chef

Hours

Part Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a part time Che

Reference

2648565

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Chef

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

Lamb, London, W4 4PH

Departments

Chef

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Chef at the L

Reference

2648716

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Chef

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

Edinboro Castle, London, NW1 7RU

Departments

Chef

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Chef at the E

Reference

2650280

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Breakfast Chef

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

Crown & Greyhound, London, SE21 7BJ

Departments

Chef

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Breakfast Che

Reference

2650839

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Part Time Chef

Salary

£15.00 - £16.00 per hour

Location

Builders Arms, London, W8 5BJ

Departments

Chef

Hours

Part Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a part time Che

Reference

2644977

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Chef

Salary

Competitive Salary

Location

Angel, London, EC1Y 1BD

Departments

Chef

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Other role

Brand

Castle

Location

London

Description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As a Chef at the A

Reference

2649342

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Publish date

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How to write a winning Head Chef CV in 2026

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Publish date

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A great Head Chef CV doesn’t just list kitchens you’ve worked in, it tells the story of how you lead teams, deliver standout food, run a commercially strong operation, and keep guests coming back

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