START DATE: OCTOBER 2025

Kite at The Red Hart is an independent neighbourhood gastropub in Hitchin serving up modern British cooking with seasonal flair. We’re passionate about great food and our kitchen is led by creativity and collaboration — now we’re looking for a Head Chef to build the next chapter of our culinary story.
We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, inclusive vibe for our customers and team members alike. This kind of environment, where we support our staff and work actively to create a healthy work-life balance, is the reason why a large number of our team stay with us for 5+ years.

THE ROLE

You’ll oversee every aspect of our kitchen operation, helping shape menus that highlight the best of each season. Kite is a gastropub where the dishes are familiar but always have something to elevate them above normal expectations. You’ll work with fresh, local produce as much as possible, and lead a small, dedicated team to deliver the kind of consistent high quality menus we’re known for—especially on our legendary Sunday roasts. We also host regular private events, and a very limited number of weddings each year. You will be in charge of ensuring these clients are wowed by the food.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily kitchen operations with precision and passion.
• Design and execute seasonal menus (including gluten‑free, dairy‑free and vegan options) both for our daily pub operation as well as private hires, events and weddings
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cost control and waste reduction.
• Inspire, mentor and manage your team with empathy and clarity.
• Collaborate with the front of house team to deliver seamless service.
• Actively support our ethos of sustainability and creativity
• Commitment to creating a fun, inclusive workplace.