Head Chef
Posted 2 days 8 hours ago by Butcombe Brewery Limited
We're looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Mayflower, a recently refurbished traditional pub with beautiful bedrooms in the picturesque harbour town of Lymington, on the edge of the New Forest. Paying up to £50k per annum plus TRONC, this is a fantastic opportunity to join Butcombe Pubs & Inns and make a site like this your own.
You'll lead a premium, fresh menu built on the finest seasonal and local produce, with real scope to influence and shape it,the perfect stage for the right chef. It's a high-volume site, with a 350-cover garden buzzing in the summer and a warm, cosy pub to see you through the winter months. If you have a passion for cooking, thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in delivering exceptional food and are compassionate when leading and motivating a team, we want to hear from you!
What's In It For You?- Flexible Working - We understand the importance of work/life balance and offer flexibility to help you make work fit around your lifestyle.
- Award-Winning Culture - Join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, winners of The Publican Awards Best Pub Employer 501+ 2026, and recognised nationally for our industry-leading training and development programmes.
- Benefits Bar - Access discounts, cashback, and perks across major retailers, holidays, groceries, days out, and more.
- Career Growth & Development - From structured training plans to development opportunities across the business, we'll support you in building a long-term career in hospitality.
- Length of Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with exciting rewards for your dedication.
- Annual Awards Night: Be recognised and celebrated through our annual Bar Raiser Ball awards, dedicated to recognising the incredible work our teams do.
- Extra Time Off - Enjoy an extra day of holiday on your birthday, plus the option to purchase additional holiday throughout the year.
- Team Discounts - Enjoy 30% off across Butcombe Pubs & Inns and 50% off food whilst on shift.
- Wellbeing Support - We're proud ambassadors of The Burnt Chef Project and provide access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
- Beautiful Locations & Great Teams - Work in stunning pubs and inns alongside passionate people who genuinely care about delivering amazing experiences.
- Leading the kitchen team to deliver consistently high-quality food that keeps guests coming back for more.
- Taking ownership of all aspects of kitchen operations, from food quality and safety to stock and labour control.
- Inspiring, mentoring and developing your team, creating a culture of learning and progression.
- Driving menu execution, innovation and consistency across every service.
- Managing kitchen performance, budgets and food margins while maintaining exceptional standards.
- Working closely with the General Manager to deliver a successful and profitable business.
- Creating a positive, collaborative environment where great food and teamwork go hand in hand.
We believe hospitality is at its best when people can be themselves. That's why we've created a culture where everyone belongs, a place where you're encouraged to just beyou. We work From the Heart, Set the Bar High, Raise the Spirits, and create experiences that genuinely become the Talk of the Town.