Parogon
Head Chef
Head Chef at Parogon, based in Saint Helens, paying £17.12 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Pay
- £17.12 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · On site
- Location
- Saint Helens
- Closing date
- Sector
- Chef
Bang in line with the market for chef
Reference 534434136133273574
About the role
Ready to
lead your own kitchen? Take the reins as Head Chef at The Swan With Two Necks –
with a bonus scheme and a package built to reward you.
The Swan With Two Necks in Blackbrook is a relaxed bar and dining pub with a
crackling fire, cosy corners and a heated Tipi – famous for its Sunday roasts
and Steak, Ale & Chestnut Mushroom Pie. Our kitchen cooks with fresh,
seasonal ingredients – English pub favourites alongside the chef's take on
international classics.
Here's what we offer:
• Up to £17.12 per hour (Approx. £3,010 every 4-weeks or £39,160 pa)
• Super achievable bonus up to 20% of your basic (Approx. £7,830 pa)
• Shared Service charge (Avg. £8,010 pa)
• Total Potential Package = £55,000 per year
• Full time – 44 hours a week
• Your kitchen, your team – real ownership of the food you serve
The role
You'll be the heart of the kitchen and part of your restaurant's leadership
team, supporting the General Manager and your brigade to deliver fantastic
food. Your team will look to you for leadership and development – and our
guests will keep coming back for the food you create.
What you'll be doing:
• Leading and developing your kitchen brigade
• Delivering our menus to the highest standard, every service
• Owning GP, labour and stock control
• Keeping food safety and kitchen standards spotless
• Bringing ideas for new dishes, flavours and techniques
What we're looking for:
• Experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous ready to step up
• A knockout leader with a passion for great food
• Commercial awareness – GP, labour and stock
• Attention to detail and calm under pressure
About Parogon
Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality,
and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire.
We're recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top
100 large companies to work for in the UK – and we have a proven track record
of progressing our people from within.
The Good Stuff:
• 50% discount off your food when dining at any of our restaurants
• A personalised development plan to support your aspirations
• Food on shift served exactly the same way we serve our guests
• 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Vitality Private Healthcare
• Social events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Awards Night!
Our mission is simple: to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and
drink, excellent service and passionate people.
If this sounds like the place for you, apply today – we can't wait to meet you!
At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages,
genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an
environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at
work.
Reference: 534434136133273574 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Parogon
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