Head Chef - Fife

Ref: 810 Date Posted: Thursday 17 Sep 2026

Head Chef | Cupar

2020 Recruitment are working with a gastropub in Cupar who are looking for a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced chef who enjoys producing quality food, developing menus and creating a kitchen where people work well together.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You’ll lead the team through service, maintain food standards and manage the preparation and planning needed to deliver a consistent experience for guests.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

  • Lead, train and support the kitchen team.
  • Plan menus and specials that suit the gastropub and its customers.
  • Maintain consistent standards of food preparation, presentation and service.
  • Manage stock, ordering, portion control and food costs.
  • Organise kitchen rotas and preparation to support busy services.
  • Ensure food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures are followed.
  • Work closely with the Bar and Restaurant Manager to plan for bookings, events and seasonal demand.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and well-run kitchen.

Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

  • Experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
  • A strong background in fresh food and the ability to deliver consistently during busy services.
  • Experience leading and developing a kitchen team.
  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen management.
  • The ability to manage stock and costs without compromising quality.
  • A calm, practical approach to solving problems.
  • The right to work in the UK is essential.

Working Hours

With food being served from 12pm – 9pm the Head Chef will work between 30 and 45 hours per week with the kitchen closing between 3pm – 5pm.

The Head Chef will also be expected to work on Christmas Day with staggered sittings throughout the day.

Pay

As the Head Chef you will be offered a pay rate of £15ph as well as tips with both being paid on a weekly basis.

Apply

To apply or learn more about the role, contact Robert at 2020 Recruitment.

01592 805600

robert@2020-recruitment.com