Leadthe kitchen at one of Berkhamsted’s most exciting dining destinations
Followinga highly successful rebrand, The Kings Arms is thriving — and we are lookingfor an exceptional Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager to take our kitchen to the next level.
Located inthe heart of Berkhamsted, The Kings Arms is a busy, vibrant venue with a strongreputation for quality food and genuine hospitality. We are passionate aboutserving outstanding dishes, using quality ingredients and carefully sourcedmeat from farm to fork.
This is anexciting opportunity for a confident, hands-on kitchen leader who lives andbreathes great food, understands high-volume operations and knows how toinspire a team to deliver consistently outstanding results.
What’s init for you?
- Salary of up to £43,000 perannum
- Performance-related bonus
- A share of Tronc worth up to £5,000per year
- Flexible shift patterns
- Up to 33% off food when diningwith us for you and up to six guests
- 33% off Upham Inns hotelaccommodation
- 20% off hotel accommodationfor friends and family
- A structured developmentprogramme with a clear career pathway
- Free Lifestyle Card providingaccess to more than 5,000 discounts
- Long-service awards
- Refer-a-friend and chefrecruitment incentives of up to £1,000
- The opportunity to lead aprominent kitchen within a progressive and expanding pub company
What we’relooking for
You willbe an experienced Head Chef/Kitchen Manager with the energy, resilience andambition to lead from the front. You will be passionate about quality,commercially aware and committed to developing a kitchen team that takes pridein every plate.
You willhave:
- At least one year’s experienceas a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager or in a comparable kitchen leadershiprole
- Excellent culinary andpresentation skills
- Experience of leading a busy,high-volume kitchen
- A genuine passion for food,particularly quality meat and steak
- Strong leadership,communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to lead calmly andinspire your team during busy services
- A proactive, hands‑on approachto kitchen management
- Excellent organisational andplanning skills
- A strong understanding of foodmargins, stock control and waste management
- The ability to train, coachand develop chefs and Kitchen Porters
- A collaborative approach and astrong team mentality
- The right to work in the UK
Yourresponsibilities
As HeadChef, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day kitchen operation, including:
- Leading the preparation anddelivery of consistently high‑quality food
- Protecting and enhancing TheKings Arms’ reputation for quality
- Managing a fast‑paced kitchenefficiently during high‑volume services
- Leading, training, coachingand mentoring the kitchen team
- Creating effective rotas andcleaning schedules
- Managing ordering, stockcontrol, food margins and waste
- Ensuring dishes are preparedquickly, accurately and to specification
- Maintaining an exceptionallyclean, safe and organised kitchen
- Ensuring full compliance withfood safety, allergen and dietary requirements
- Working closely with the widermanagement team to drive the continued success of the business
Ready totake the lead?
The KingsArms is already busy — and we are only getting busier.
This is ademanding but hugely rewarding opportunity for a high‑calibre Kitchen Managerwho thrives under pressure, leads by example and refuses to compromise on foodquality or standards.
Afive‑star food hygiene mindset is essential. Clean, safe and legal comes beforeeverything — every shift, every day.
If youhave the experience, passion and determination to make your mark at The KingsArms in Berkhamsted, we want to hear from you.
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