Head Chef

Portobello

Brighton£42k - £44k basic + tronc + bonus schemeFull time

We are looking for the right person to continue the excellent standards, varied menu, use of ingredients, and reputation that The Lion & Lobster has built over the last 2 years months with our current head chef.


To succeed in this role you will need:

  • Experience in managing your team through strong leadership
  • Understanding & maintaining all aspects of compliance
  • Passionate about fresh food, ingredients and creating your own dishes
  • Achieving GP targets & controlling waste
  • Calm and professional in busy environments
  • Proven track record of reporting to the GM and working with FOH
  • Taking pride in maintaining your kitchen


What We Offer You

At Portobello, we believe in honesty, integrity, fairness, and great hospitality. We’re proud to create welcoming pubs and bars where our teams feel valued, supported, and rewarded.

  • Creative freedom
  • Attractive and achievable bonus scheme
  • Christmas Day off
  • 50% food discount across all Portobello pubs
  • 50% drink discount across all Portobello pubs
  • £50 birthday bar tab for you to enjoy
  • Training and development opportunities
  • A supportive and people-focused team culture


Thinking About Joining Us?


Follow us on Instagram at @portobellopubsandbars to get to know our venues and teams.

We also encourage you to visit one of our pubs before applying — experience the atmosphere, meet the team, and get a feel for what we’re all about.

Every Portobello venue is unique, with its own style and community. What stays consistent across all of our pubs and bars is our culture, our standards, and the way we look after our guests and each other. We’re looking for people who share those values and want to be part of a great team.