As the head chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of consistently high-quality food for guests. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved in service while also overseeing operations, food production, and team performance.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary of £41,500 per annum, based on a 40-hour week over 5 days (including weekends and bank holidays)
- Additional earnings through service charge and tips
- Birthday day off
- Access to Hospitality Action Wellbeing
- Discounts across the company and local attractions
- Lead and support a small kitchen team, maintaining excellent standards of food preparation and presentation
- Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment in line with all health and safety regulations
- Oversee stock control, ordering, and food cost management
- Manage smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
- Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience
Our client is open to candidates stepping up into their first head chef position, making this an ideal move for a Senior Sous Chef/Sous Chef, or an existing head chef seeking a fresh environment.
Must have:
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
- Genuine passion for a high standard of food quality and customer service
- Willingness to develop skills in kitchen management, systems, and cost control (full training provided)
- Good organisational and time management abilities
- A proactive and positive approach to team leadership