Head Chef Jobs in Portsmouth

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FIND YOUR PERFECT HEAD CHEF
ROLE IN PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth may be home to a population of nearly 240,000 but you will also find a number of our pubs, bars and restaurants each with their own talented kitchen teams!

Perhaps you're a Head Chef working in pubs, bars and restaurants already or maybe you're a Kitchen Manager of a different type of food operation? Whatever your skillset, we want to hear from you!

Want to know what's in it for you? Check out our benefits blog to see what we'll give you in return!

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OUR HEAD CHEF JOBS IN PORTSMOUTH

Head Chef

Salary

Up to £39000.00 per annum plus bonus

Location

Red Lion Hotel, London Road Cosham PORTSMOUTH PO6 3EE

Departments

Head Chef-Kitchen Manager

Hours

Full Time

Vacancy Type

Regional role

Brand

Mitchells & Butlers

Location

Portsmouth

Description

As Head Chef at the Red Lion Hotel 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

2645563

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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