Head Chef

Head Chef – Cockermouth Brewers Fayre

Location: Cockermouth Brewers Fayre, Waterloo Lane, Cockermouth, CA13 0QX

Contract type: Permanent – no zero‑hour contracts

Hours: 35 hours per week, over 5 days

Pay: Up to £14.41 per hour

Join our team as a Head Chef, working closely with the Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team in preparing, cooking and serving our mouth‑watering meals. You will support staff, maintain quality and safety standards, and help drive the culinary standards of the Brewers Fayre brand.

• Immediate start.
• Experience in catering.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

• Training and support: user‑friendly equipment and a clear career path in our kitchens.
• Whitbread Benefits card: up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread restaurants.
• Pension and saving schemes: company pension and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Discounts: savings on shops, utilities, travel, cinema trips and supermarkets.
• Have a meal on us: a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join.

Job :

Advertised: 09 Jan 2026

We believe that everyone is unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage under‑represented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ members, to apply. We can discuss adjustments, part‑time and flexible working where possible.