Head Chef – The Lord Palmerston Fresh, honest food with a twist on tradition Hi, I’m Rebecca, and I couldn’t be more excited about The Lord Palmerston This isn’t just another pub—it’s about creating a living room for our community, with great drinks, nostalgic food, and genuine hospitality. A place where people come together to share good times, enjoy fantastic food, and feel at home. At the heart of that vision is the kitchen. That’s why I’m looking for a talented, passionate Head Chef to help me bring it to life. My food philosophy is simple: Fresh, honest food with a twist on tradition, using the best seasonal British produce. I want our guests to experience the warmth of classic dishes they love, elevated with creativity and quality ingredients. If you share that passion for high-quality, ingredient-led cooking and want the freedom to create, this could be the perfect role for you. What We Offer Our Head Chefs: Full autonomy to create your own menus and specials Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes Regular culinary masterclasses (Game, Butchery, Shellfish & more) Inspirational food trips with our top-quality suppliers Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to share ideas and develop Free meals on shift 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels Share Save Scheme & Company Pension Scheme 28 days holiday per year What We’re Looking For: Someone who can inspire, lead, and bring out the best in their team Experience delivering high-quality, seasonal food as a Head or Sous Chef A hands-on leader with a passion for training and developing people Strong planning, organization, and cost-control skills A creative mind, able to design and deliver exciting menus and specials A pro-active, positive approach to driving sales and business growth This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a business from the ground up—creating a food offering that excites and a kitchen team that thrives. If you’re as passionate about this as I am, I’d love to chat Apply now and let’s build something amazing together.