Head Chef Woodbridge, Tongham

Located in the heart of Guildford, the Woodbridge Hotel is a much‑loved local pub full of character, set within a charming heritage building. With a busy bistro, loyal community following and a packed events calendar, the venue delivers a warm, welcoming pub experience week in, week out.

The kitchen is all about elevated pub classics with a strong Irish and English influence – hearty, generous dishes designed to keep locals coming back. Expect fresh, in‑house cooking, quality local produce, rotating specials and strong, consistent trade across the week.

We're looking for a passionate, hands‑on Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen, lead from the front and continue building a strong, high‑performing BOH team.

• Full ownership of all BOH operations
• Lead, mentor and develop your kitchen team
• Drive food quality, consistency and service standards
• Manage stock control, ordering, rostering and labour costs
• Deliver strong GP performance in line with AVC targets
• Maintain high standards across food safety and WHS compliance

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready for the next step
• Background in busy pubs, bistros or high‑volume kitchens
• Passion for classic pub food and hearty Irish/English‑style cooking
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and retain a solid team
• Hands‑on, organised and calm under pressure
• Strong understanding of kitchen systems, costing and operational performance

• Competitive salary + yearly bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
• Well‑established venue with strong local trade and community presence
• Autonomy to lead your kitchen and influence the food offering
• Support from AVC central teams including operations, recruitment, marketing and IT
• Career growth opportunities across a network of 240+ venues
• Great team culture within a community‑focused pub
• Staff discounts across all AVC venues