Head Chef - Live In Available ( 2 Bedroom Cottage)
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Barge at Seend is in Wadworth's heartland, a few miles from Devizes and situated in a beautiful setting on the canal.
The pub has a strong all year round local following and when the sun shines is an iconic and well known destination and becomes exceptionally busy.
Famous for its freshly cooked food, the pub offers the full range of Wadworth beers and has a heated stretch tent with canal side views in the large garden.
At Wadworth we are all about Real Brewing, Real Pubs and Real People. We are a family business with almost 150 years of rich history, that has pubs across the South and West. We believe that our team are the key to the success of our business and are at the heart of everything we do.
There is a great opportunity for a Head Chef to join the team.
What are the benefits of joining the Wadworth Family?
- Opportunities to develop within the business and progress
- Discount card offering 25% off food, drink and accommodation
- Fair share of tips
- Flexible hours
- Accommodation provided (subject to availability)
- Double pay on Christmas Day
- Further benefits being introduced in the coming months
As Head Chef you will work as part of the kitchen team, supporting the General Manager to ensure the smooth and successful running of your kitchen.
We serve great freshly cooked pub food and a range of Wadworth beers and the pub benefits from a large garden and gets very busy during the holidays and when the sun shines. As part of our team, we are looking for people who are:
- A great team player - working with the whole team, both front of house and back of house, to ensure that every customer has a fantastic experience.
- Reliable and passionate - being punctual, well presented, honest and full of enthusiasm.
We deliver outstanding customer experiences to our customers and meaningful opportunities to our team. Working at Wadworth is not just a job - it is being part of the family, it is rewarding, it will offer you exceptional career development and it will be fun.
We are looking for focused, motivated people with a good sense of humour to join our team - if this sounds like you then apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Seend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef - Live In Available ( 2 Bedroom Cottage) roles across The Barge Inn's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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