At the Cuckfield we recognise that a good Head Chef is a key ingredient to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, leading your team to thrive whatever the shift throws at them (not literally!).

Occupying a prime spot on Wanstead High Street, The Cuckfield is an iconic London pub, previously a coaching house, and now ahead of the game in providing the perfect setting for a truly memorable drinking and dining experience.

As the leader of our small but perfectly formed kitchen team, you’ll be responsible for amazing dishes, guest focus, team development and overall hygiene. Our team need a leader to push them to the next level of amazing dining experiences and summer sales, moving into Christmas. We are having a large refurbishment in the later part of this year with lots of exciting things to come!

Join us at Castle Pubs, where each one of our pubs has its own story to tell. Think urban pubs packed with personality, craft beers and a unique atmosphere. If you’ve got pints of personality, we want to hear from you.

This is a suitable opportunity for somebody  looking for their first “Head Chef ” appointment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
•  Live rent-free. Onsite accommodation comprising of 1 bedroom provided as a benefit in kind
• Quarterly bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with lifelong learning and funded qualifications
• Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands.  Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.

On top of this, we offer a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…
• Train, motivate and inspire your team to deliver an efficient food operation
• Be responsible for the kitchen’s financial performance which can lead to attractive rewards
• Oversee food ordering and food preparation
• Ensure delivery of operational standards
• Manage a team
• Control stock
• Always conform to health and hygiene regulations

WHAT DO I NEED?
It takes a mixture of ingredients to make the perfect dish, and a top Chef to bring it all together. You’ll...
• Be a seasoned pro in managing a kitchen
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standards
• Train, develop and grow your team to smash targets together
• Be ready for anything that the shift throws at your team (not literally!)