Head Chef

From summer 2025, The Carpenters Arms begins an exciting new chapter under the ownership of Heathen Soul Brewery.We're a new food-led pub venture blending craft brewing with traditional pub warmth, offering a curated selection of small-batch beers, refined pub food and a focus on community-driven hospitality. Heathen Soul was born from a love of bold, characterful beers, brewed with respect for tradition but never bound by it. We combine time-honoured methods with modern techniques to create beers that are inventive and expressive but still true to their style. We want the food offering to reflect our approach to brewing - true to the craft but with fresh, modern ideas. Rooted in the Tamar valley, we're connecting directly with our local small-scale growers, organic farmers, foragers and producers to create a food experience which showcases the best they have to offer.

The Role

Lead the kitchen both creatively and operationally. You'll design seasonal menus, cook high-quality food from scratch and work closely with local growers, foragers and suppliers. Manage and support a small, collaborative team and maintain HACCP/ high hygiene standards. Help build a kitchen culture that values craft, consistency and connection to the land.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a senior kitchen role (Head or Sous Chef)
• Background in high-quality, scratch-cooking kitchens
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Passion for sustainability, seasonality and provenance
• Confident in kitchen management and food safety standards
• Collaborative, curious and open to new ideas
• Comfortable working with local growers and producers

What We Offer

• A creative, forward-thinking kitchen with real freedom to shape the menu
• A healthy work-life balance with fair tronc/ tips shared across the team
• A supportive, close-knit team with a strong community focus
• Opportunities to grow your skills, explore new ideas and join staff trips
• Competitive salary of £38K-£42K, depending on experience