Head Chef – 4 Star Independent Hotel
Salary: Around £50,000 base + percentage of service charge
Start date: January, ASAP preferred
Live-in option available
You will lead the kitchen of a busy, well loved independent hotel with a strong local reputation and consistent trade.
This is a role where you shape the food offer, guide your team, and leave your mark.
The environment
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4 star independently owned hotel
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157 bedrooms
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Restaurant, terrace and bar with a strong a la carte focus
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Main event space for up to 350 covers
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7 additional function and meeting rooms
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High volume service across dining, events and conferences
Your kitchen
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Brigade of 7 chefs
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Experienced Senior Sous Chef in place
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Shared leadership approach where you support and elevate each other
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Steady flow of 30 to 40+ a la carte covers per service, plus functions
Your day to day
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Lead service across a la carte, banqueting and events
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Set menus that guests return for
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Keep standards high and consistent
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Control food cost, GP and stock
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Manage rotas and kitchen organisation
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Develop and mentor your team
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Ensure smooth compliance with HACCP and food safety
What you bring
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Experience as Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready for the step up
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Background in busy hotels or high volume kitchens
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Confidence running both events and restaurant service
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Hands-on leadership style
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Passion for building a motivated, stable team
Accommodation
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Live-in room available in shared property
This kitchen needs a steady leader who cares about standards, people and consistency.
Is this the step where you take full ownership of a hotel kitchen? xsngvjr
Apply now to arrange a confidential conversation and meeting.