Head Chef

Company: Sussex Inns
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Head Chef – The Calleva Arms

Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a thriving gastro pub? T

We’re a warm and welcoming village pub known for our consistently great food, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly team. From a fresh, seasonal à la carte offering to themed evenings and special event menus, we take pride in delivering delicious dishes that our guests love to return for.

What We Offer:

  • A bustling kitchen environment with a supportive, close-knit team
  • Creative freedom to influence and evolve the menu
  • Opportunities to work on a wide variety of services – from breakfast to Sunday roasts, pizza and tapas nights to set menus for private functions and buffets
  • A focus on quality, mostly fresh food, with attention to seasonal ingredients and flavour
  • A share of gratuities
  • Free on site parking

About You:

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Head Chef who:

  • Is comfortable running a busy kitchen and thrives under pressure
  • Has strong GP and costing knowledge with a sharp eye on margins
  • Can manage stock ordering, prep planning, and minimise wastage
  • Works collaboratively with the front of house to ensure seamless service
  • Is passionate about fresh, flavour-led, gastro-style pub food
  • Enjoys leading a team with positivity, good humour and respect

Experience with buffets, sit-down events and managing dietary requirements is a must – our calendar contains bookings for private events, corporate functions, and fun community nights!

Typical Service Times:

  • Lunch: 12pm–3:00pm (3.:30pm on Saturday)
  • Dinner: 5pm–8:30pm
  • Themed Nights & Events throughout the month

Interested

If you’re ready to lead a kitchen that puts pride in people, produce, and pub classics done well, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: September 4th, 2026