Experienced Head Chef

  • The ring feeder farm shop & cafe
  • Ivybridge, Devon
  • Feb 28, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

The Ring Feeder Café
We're looking for more than a chef. We're looking for a leader, a creator, and a long-term member of herd in what we're building at The Ring Feeder Café .

This role is for a proven Head Chef with depth of experience, confidence in the kitchen, and the determination to lead from the front. Someone who brings passion, standards, and vision every single day.

About You, You are not looking for a stop-gap role. You're looking for your place .

You:

Have substantial experience as a senior or head chef
Lead a kitchen with confidence, integrity, and respect
Thrive on responsibility and take real pride in your craft
Are creative and curious, with a genuine love for developing new dishes that people haven't seen before
Want to grow with a business and be part of its long-term future , including upcoming plans and expansions
Balance fun and personality with professionalism and high standards

You'll be someone who stands beside us, not just works for us.

The Role As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen alongside it's owners and tightly knit team:

Leading, motivating, and inspiring the team
Driving creativity and menu development
Maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and food safety
Playing a key role in shaping the future direction of The Ring Feeder Café
Understand pricing and costings

Other:

4-5 days per week
Hours negotiable
Shared weekends
A supportive, ambitious environment where loyalty and commitment are valued

Why The Ring Feeder Café? We're building something special. This is an opportunity to put your stamp on a kitchen, grow alongside a passionate team, and be part of a café with real ambition and momentum. If you're a chef who's ready to commit, create, and lead - and you're looking for an end-game role, not a stepping stone - we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

Pay will reflect upon experience and skill set of each individual - We just had to put a figure in the wage column

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15.50 per hour

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount

Experience:
in this role: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person