Head Chef – Fresh Food Focused | £17 per hour Tips | Full-Time We are on the hunt for a passionate and driven Head Chef to take the reins of our kitchen and lead a talented team in delivering consistently exceptional, fresh food. This is a hands-on role for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in crafting seasonal, high-quality dishes from scratch. If you're a creative, organised, and experienced chef with a love for local ingredients and bold flavours, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do * Lead the kitchen team with confidence, creating a positive, collaborative culture. * Take full ownership of fresh food preparation, ensuring every dish leaves the pass to a consistently high standard. * Design and develop seasonally inspired menus, using the best local produce and current food trends. * Maintain strict food safety standards and ensure the kitchen is always clean, organised, and compliant. * Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff in fresh food techniques, efficiency, and hygiene. * Control stock and ordering, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly without waste. * Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless and memorable guest experience. * Monitor performance and service quality, making ongoing improvements to raise the bar. What We’re Looking For * Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role in a fresh food-led kitchen. * Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to training and teamwork. * Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and a strong eye for presentation and detail. * Up-to-date knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices. * Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally with the FOH team. * Culinary qualifications are welcome, but experience, attitude, and passion are key. Job Details * Job Type: Full-time * Pay: £17.00 per hour tips * Schedule: Includes weekends Come and be part of a kitchen that puts fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and guest satisfaction at the heart of everything we do