05/08/2026
The Legstraps in Wootton, Bedfordshire is recruiting a full-time Head Chef.
We are an independent country pub looking for a talented, organised and commercially aware chef to take ownership of the day-to-day running of our kitchen and help us develop the next chapter of our food offering.
The role would suit either an established Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef who understands the wider responsibilities involved in running a successful kitchen and feels ready to take that responsibility on.
The successful applicant will be closely involved in:
• Developing seasonal lunch, evening and Sunday menus
• Creating an excellent Sunday roast offering
• Costing dishes and working towards agreed food GP targets
• Recruiting, training and organising the kitchen team
• Managing rotas, ordering, stock and wastage
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards
• Developing specials, themed evenings and food-led events
Our aim is to serve exciting yet approachable pub food: properly executed classics, fresh ideas, seasonal specials and occasional standout dishes.
You will have meaningful input into the kitchen structure and recruitment of the team, alongside support from an experienced and friendly management team. A business manager is also in place to assist with invoices, accounts and administrative paperwork, allowing you to focus primarily on the food and day-to-day kitchen operation.
Full-time, permanent
£34-38k (Based on experience)
Monthly tip share
Wootton, Bedfordshire
Please apply with your CV and a short introduction telling us about your current role, the type of food you enjoy creating and the level of kitchen responsibility you currently hold.
Please send all applications to [email protected] -
Please note: We are not currently recruiting for any other positions. We will announce these as and when they become available, so please do not send us messages or emails to enquire unless it's for the Head Chef position at this point. Thank you.
