Role: Head Chef Location: Preston Salary: Up to £50,000 We are currently recruiting for a senior leadership position within a prestigious 4-star hotel with an outstanding restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-quality, award-winning kitchen, delivering exceptional cuisine and outstanding hospitality. Head Chef We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, overseeing all culinary operations, menu development, and quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both creativity and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: * Lead, manage, and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring smooth daily operations. * Oversee all aspects of food preparation, production, and presentation to maintain the highest standards. * Develop, plan, and implement seasonal menus in line with the restaurant’s quality and style. * Manage kitchen costs, budgets, and stock control, including purchasing and waste reduction. * Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety across all kitchen areas. * Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, and other health and safety regulations. * Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to create a high-performing team. * Monitor and maintain portion control, consistency, and quality across all dishes. * Work clo...