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Job Ref: ROB2367 Branch: Flowerpot Location: Flowerpot, Macclesfield Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary, Team Discount and Tips! Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 45-48 Posted date: 25/07/2026 Closing date: 25/08/2026 Head Chef – Exciting Opportunity in a Thriving Family Business Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef looking for the next step in your career? Would you thrive in a smaller, independent business where your voice is valued and your ideas are heard? Do you have a strong background in high-volume, food-led traditional inns and the leadership skills to manage and develop a large kitchen team? If so, we'd love to hear from you! About the Role As Head Chef, you'll work closely with the General Manager, playing a key role in recruiting, training, and mentoring your kitchen team to help them reach their full potential. You will be responsible for: • Delivering exceptional food quality, consistently exceeding guest expectations., • Managing all aspects of kitchen profitability, including ordering, stock control, and waste management., • Ensuring impeccable hygiene and safety standards, in full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations., • Leading by example, fostering a positive and high-performing kitchen environment. What We Offer In return for your dedication and expertise, we provide: • Competitive salary & performance-based bonus, • 25% employee discount on food, drink & accommodation, • 50% off food during shifts, • Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers, • 28 days paid annual leave, • Career growth & personal development opportunities, • Access to fully funded apprenticeships for your team, • Wellbeing & mental health support programmes, • Healthcare cash plan for dental, optical & medical treatments, • Chef Whites provided, • Well-equipped kitchens with top-tier tools Join Our Legacy We are a family-run business with a rich history dating back to 1838. Stability, support, and career growth are at the heart of what we offer. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our kitchen to success, apply now! Situated just outside Macclesfield town centre, the 'Pot' is loved by locals and customers of all ages, a true local well known for great pub classics and a fantastic pint! The Flowerpot prides itself on its family-friendly offering and community it has an impressive solid oak bar, cosy snug areas and an all-important pool room which local teams from the community frequently enjoy. It boasts an external beer garden - or "the beach" - as it is known locally, which has ample seating and tables, providing the perfect place to relax with friends or family. When the sun comes out it is the place to be.