Posted: 28 May
The role
Juice Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a prestigious hospitality client in the search for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team within a luxury hospitality environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and leads by example. You will play a key role in maintaining exceptional food standards, driving team performance, and delivering outstanding dining experiences.
As Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high-quality food delivery at all times. Working closely with your team, you’ll be actively involved in service while also managing kitchen operations, stock control, training, and compliance.
DAY TO DAY:
- Leading kitchen service from the front, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to exceptional standards
- Supporting seasonal menu development using fresh, high-quality ingredients
- Training, mentoring, and motivating chefs and kitchen staff
- Managing stock levels, food costs, and minimising waste
- Maintaining all food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, and health & safety standards
- Delivering excellent guest experiences and responding professionally to feedback
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Previous experience in a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef position
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal food
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- A hands-on and proactive approach
- Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance procedures
FOR YOU:
- Salary: £48,667.50 per annum
- Working 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty
- Access to leisure and spa facilities
- Employee discounts across hospitality venues
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Reward and referral schemes
- Onsite accomodation can be potentially provided
If you are a passionate and driven chef looking for your next leadership opportunity within a high-quality hospitality setting, we would love to hear from you.
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