Situated in a beautiful Tudor building dating back to 1510, the Tudor of Lichfield has been a small family-run business since 1936. Our venue features a restaurant, small function rooms, an ice cream parlour, and a luxury chocolate shop—making it a truly unique environment to work in and inspire your culinary creativity
The Role
We're seeking an ambitious Head Chef who loves fresh ingredients, quality cooking, and maintaining high standards. You'll lead a passionate team, drive menu innovation, manage costs, and help maintain our 5-star food hygiene rating.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage stock, food, and labour costs to achieve financial targets
* Lead, coach, and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence
* Develop menus that excite and delight customers
* Ensure all quality, health & safety, and compliance standards are met
About You
* Skilled chef with a passion for fresh tasty food and high-quality presentation
* Experienced in line management, coaching, and team development
* Strong understanding of financial control and sales targets
* Knowledgeable in health & safety practices
* Comfortable working within a small, close-knit team
* Hands on approach: Enjoys being actively involved in all day-to-day kitchen operations
Why Join Us?
* Work-life balance: Christmas Day & New Year's Day off
* Be part of a growing company: Help us take the business to the next level
* Team culture: Join a team that feels like family
* Staff perks: 50% discount on food, drink & chocolate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,250.00-£35,100.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person