Head Chef | Award winning Restaurant | Hertfordshire
“You want freedom? You want real produce? You want a kitchen where standards stay high? This is a role where your ideas shape the offer!”
The kitchen
* An award winning, Independent restaurant with rooms near Hitchin
* Part of a wider estate
* Team of 9 to 10 chefs
* Busy services with high expectations
* Sunday lunch up to 180 covers
* Three private dining rooms plus terrace and garden for 80 covers
* Restaurant with rooms cooking across breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and private dining
* Regular events including wine dinners, tasting menus, and a summer feast over fire pop-up
“You own the restaurant, you shape the food, You set the standards”
Produce-led cooking
* Menus are driven by seasonality and British ingredients.
* Daily produce from an exceptional kitchen garden, including heritage tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, soft fruits, and fresh herbs
* Local suppliers, game, and venison
* Strong focus on changing menus and daily specials
“Use the garden to create food with meaning”
The role
* Lead, train, and develop a team of 9 to 10 chefs
* Deliver consistent 2 AA Rosette level food (maybe even push for a 3rd)
* Create your own menus within the ethos of the restaurant
* Bring fresh ideas and evolve the offer
* Control GP, labour, stock, and waste
* Stay present on the pass in a busy kitchen
You must bring
* Proven experience as a Head Chef
* 2 AA Rosette background
* Experience in quality-led, busy kitchens
* Strong knowledge of British produce and seasonality
* Creative mindset with discipline and structure
* Confident leadership style
“This is for an established Head Chef ready to leave a mark.”
Package
* £45,000 + Tronc + Bonus
* OTE £55,000
“You get freedom, you get support, You get produce that inspires menus”
Do you want your food to matter again? Then apply today
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