Head Chef

Lion and Lobster

Brighton45k - 48k depending on experience plus troncFull time

An historic pub in food led pub in the heart of Brighton. An incredible upstairs dining area with intimate downstairs pub setting and atmospheric terrace. We are looking for a superstar Head Chef with a passion for the best Great British pub classics & bar snacks for downstairs with the creativity to build a memorable upstairs dining menu delighting our guests and team with elevated modern British dining, big prime cuts, seasonal specials and dishes straight from the coast. We offer autonomy, the chance to be creative and really make a mark on the city.


What we offer you?

  • 50% discount off all food in any Portobello pub
  • 20% discount on all drinks in any Portobello pub
  • 25% discount on beer through the brewery store
  • £50 birthday bar tab
  • Most importantly our values are about treating EVERY individual with Honesty, Integrity & Respect


What you offer us?


Our Head Chefs will work with their General Manager and operations team to produce a menu that fits your pub!

We just ask for a few things; that you will lead and inspire your team from the front. You will be a natural leader and coach your brigade, we believe if you teach someone something new every day, they will come back day after day. We want creative, passionate people to deliver consistent, fresh, seasonal food. We expect good health & safety standards, and a well-trained team.


We are not interested in foams, gels & smears! We need proper chefs that cook great ingredients perfectly every time, we want our main menu to change with the seasons, and specials that show imagination, flair and personality.


You will have full responsibility for your Food GP and will be rewarded for delivering results.


You will work closely with your management team, including your GM, so that you can partner the finest food with the drinks offer and atmosphere that you will be the beating heart of every shift.