Head Chef Live In available The Lock Keeper, Keynsham (Between Bath & Bristol)

Up to 48,000 inclusive of Tronc

Full-time | Competitive Salary | Food-Led Community Pub | Part of Youngs Pubs

Nestled between Bath and Bristol, The Lock Keeper is a true gema welcoming local with a beautiful riverside garden and a strong reputation for quality, seasonal food. Were proud of our fresh ingredients, diverse suppliers, and dishes that bring people together.

Are you a passionate, creative chef looking for your next challenge in a food-focused pub at the heart of the local community? The Lock Keeper in Keynsham is looking for a talented Head Chef to take the lead and push our experienced kitchen team to the next level

Whats in it for you?

Autonomy for you to create menus

Lead a passionate existing team

Responsibility over your stocks and labour

Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes, regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish

The chance to grow with a company with over 300 sites and climbing

20% off all Youngs Pubs, Pubs with rooms across the country

28 days Holiday per Year

Incentivised bonus schemes

Birthdays off

No Split shifts

Recognition within a fantastic team

What Were Looking For:

Experience working within a fresh food business

Someone that is not afraid to take risks, get it wrong and learn

• An experienced chef who can lead a kitchen with confidence and passion.
• Someone who takes pride in themselves, and the work they do, and can instil this to the team.
• A role model who leads by example and is driven to train and develop the next generation of Head Chefs.
• A collaborative mindset to work closely with the Senior Management team on menu creation and specials.
• A passion for local produce and openness to bringing in your own suppliers.

Why Join The Lock Keeper & Youngs?

• Career Progression: With Youngs, the opportunities are endless. We've recently acquired 68 new pubs, with new Area and Executive Chef roles opening up all the time.
• Training & Development: We offer structured development plans, regular training, and mentorship to help you grow in your career.
• Modern Systems: Our efficient back-of-house systems make managing health & safety, ordering, and recipes simplerfreeing you up to focus on food and leadership.
• Autonomy & Creativity: Youll have the freedom to shape our menu and bring your own ideas to the table in a kitchen that celebrates innovation and quality.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark at a thriving pub in a stunning location, backed by the resources and career support of one of the UKs most respected pub companies.

Ready to lead, inspire, and cook with passion? Apply today.