Head Chef

Malverleys Farm and Dining

Head Chef

£42000

Malverleys Farm and Dining, Newbury, West Berkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1fc002e716b4484cbbe7de171417152e

Full Job Description

  • Someone passionate about fresh produce and the cooking of Italy and France

  • Experience in developing and costing seasonal menus

  • A natural curiosity about produce and sourcing quality ingredients

  • To maintain our supplier relationships

  • The ability to communicate the provenance of dishes and ingredients to the team and guests

  • A deep interest in the food of Britain and Europe

  • A warm and motivating character who has a track record of building and developing teams

  • Health and safety management and maintaining our scores on the doors

  • To minimise waste at every opportunity

  • Strict inventory management

    The Malverleys story is one of people, place and purpose coming together to create something quite special. Emily von Opel's vision for Malverleys was born out of a lifelong love of the countryside and gardens, and a sincere wish to offer the wider community an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of what a small farm and local business can provide. Through Emily's enthusiasm, and with the help of a dedicated team, Malverleys Farm and Dining is a celebration of sustainable farming, gardening and seasonal cooking.


  • Our menus are shaped by the bounty of our thriving market garden and the careful sourcing of produce by trusted suppliers.

    We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Head Chef to join our team.

    Pulled from the full job description
  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount, A newly built two bedroom house (if required)

  • An equal share of tips

  • Pension Scheme

  • Free food and drink on shift

  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with extra accrued after each year of service

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Christmas Day off

  • Supplier trips

  • 20% discount in the restaurant, deli and shop

  • Malverleys Summer Social - Team party!