Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment · Cobham, South East

Head Chef at Platinum Recruitment, based in Cobham, South East, paying £45,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location
Cobham, South East
Contract
Temporary
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
4 Sep 2026
Sector
Chef

About 17% above the going rate for chef

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/head-chef-35/

About the role

Head Chef

Location: Cobham, Surrey
Salary / Rate of Pay: £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus + Tronc

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a premium country pub in Cobham, Surrey, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join their team.

What’s in it for you?

Join a growing hospitality business where you’ll have the freedom to lead your own kitchen, backed by the support of an experienced Group Head Chef.

  • Salary of £45,000 – £50,000
  • Quarterly bonus scheme (up to £4,000 per year)
  • Variable Tronc
  • Vitality Health cover
  • Discounts across hundreds of retailers, gyms and cinemas
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Lieu days
  • Ongoing training and career progression

Package

  • £45,000 – £50,000
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Variable Tronc

Why choose our Client?

Our client is a well-established, food-led country pub with a fantastic reputation for serving high-quality seasonal dishes using fresh, premium ingredients. They’re looking for a hands-on Head Chef who can lead from the front, inspire their team and maintain consistently high standards in a busy kitchen.

What’s involved?

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, strong team leadership and efficient kitchen operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and developing the kitchen team.
  • Creating and costing seasonal menus.
  • Delivering consistently high-quality food using fresh ingredients.
  • Managing stock, GP and kitchen performance.
  • Running busy services and leading by example.
  • Training both BOH and FOH teams on new menu launches.
  • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.

Sound like the role for you?

Then we would love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Head Chef role in Cobham, Surrey.

Don’t forget to speak to your consultant about our “Recommend a Friend” referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 per recommendation.

Consultant: Jason Reed
Job Number: 936955 / INDCHEFS
Job Role: Head Chef
Location: Cobham, Surrey

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/head-chef-35/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 4 Sep 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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