Head Chef - Hands-On Leadership
Role
Location: Hoar Cross Hall,
Staffordshire
Responsible To: Executive Chef
We are looking for a passionate
and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a hands-on,
operational role where you’ll be working side by side with your team, setting
the standard in both service and quality.
As Head Chef, you will be
responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistency,
efficiency, and exceptional food standards. You’ll lead by example, training
and motivating your team, managing stock and costs, and delivering outstanding
dining experiences for our guests and colleagues.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading from the front - cooking, plating, and
ensuring dishes meet the highest standards
* Supporting menu development using fresh, seasonal,
and local ingredients
* Training, mentoring, and motivating a team of chefs
and kitchen staff
* Overseeing stock management, minimising waste, and
controlling costs
* Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health &
safety standards are maintained
* Engaging with guests and responding to feedback to
guarantee satisfaction
What we’re looking for
* An experienced chef with strong leadership skills
and a hands-on approach
* Have a passion for fresh, seasonal food and a keen
eye for detail
* Be organised, calm under pressure, and confident in
leading busy services
* A natural team player who can inspire, train, and
develop others
* Have knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and food safety
regulations
Additional Information
* Working 5 out of 7 days a week
* 45-hours per week
* Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to
work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business.
This includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
* Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this
role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
What we offer
* Work in a
picturesque, historic estate with a focus on luxury and high standards in
hospitality
* Complimentary
Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
* Free meal
provided daily through our staff canteen
* Complimentary
use of leisure and spa facilities
* Access to the
Employee Assistance Program
* 30% discount on
overnight stays and spa days
* Discounts on
food, drink and retail across our venues
* Pension scheme
* Free Parking
* Refer-a-Friend
scheme
* Excellent
Induction and training programme
* Perkbox Online
benefits and discounts
* On-line Doctor
support (appointments/prescriptions)
* A fun,
supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development
opportunities
If you’re a motivated Head Chef
who thrives on leading from the front and delivering exceptional food, we’d
love to hear from you.
People say you can’t choose
your family, well we choose you to be part of ours!