Recruitment – Head Chef

Published on 10th February 2025

Brewery Arts is a vibrant cinema, live arts venue, creative learning hub, restaurant and bar in Kendal, Cumbria.

We are looking to recruit a Head Chef to lead, expand and develop our Kitchen team, working closely with the Head of Hospitality to develop a menu that suits our unique venue and compliments the Brewery Arts programme. 

Are you…

  • Passionate about food and local produce?
  • An enthusiastic inspiring leader and team player?
  • Excited about sharing your knowledge and experience with a hard-working kitchen team?
  • Looking to work somewhere exciting and vibrant within the community?
  • Want to work sensible hours with good holiday entitlement and Christmas and New Year’s Day off?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

The full Job Description & Person Specification and application form can be found below.

Job Details:

Job Reference: HC0225
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, with evenings and weekends essential
Pay: £36,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 3 March at 12pm

Staff Benefits

As well as joining a fantastic team, staff receive the following benefits.

  • Free Cinema and Event tickets for staff + one
  • Discount in Restaurant & Bar for staff + one
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free parking while at work
  • 6 weeks’ holiday
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme
  • Training and development opportunities

Application Pack

Applicants must complete an Application Form quoting the Job Reference stated above, please find the form and other useful information below:

Please email your completed application form to Hannah Sinclair at:  recruitment@breweryarts.co.uk.  

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