Head Chef
£40k+ dep on experience
Guildford
Venue
The Client
Our client are a private family estate located just south of Guildford.
The Role
Our client are currently looking to hire a Head Chef. As Head Chef you will work with a small core team. The majority of the business serving corporate and private events for up to (Apply online only). The estate favour a classically English feel menu but high quality home cooked fresh menus on site in a well equipped kitchen. The core hours for the position would be around 8.30pm- 5pm- operating seasonally with more weekend requirements from May- September, more of a Monday - Friday working structure October - May.
The role would include;
As Head Chef your role will include:
Meeting with clients to plan and discuss bespoke menu requirements
Designing and delivering high-quality, tailored menus for events and private functions
Ensuring compliance with Environmental Health Officer (EHO) regulations and maintaining excellent food hygiene standards
Preparing food to a high standard of quality and presentation
Managing and supporting kitchen staff, including rotas and training
Overseeing food safety and quality control procedures
Monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and managing kitchen operations efficiently
Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role
Strong understanding of EHO standards and kitchen compliance
Confident in client-facing roles and bespoke menu planning
Creative flair with a practical, organised approach to kitchen management
Strong leadership and team management skill
Ideal but not essential
Experience in product development
Jam and chutney making
(there is an on-site shop/ potential cafe development that we make our own jams/chutneys, granolas, and salts) Please note that by applying for this position, you are giving your consent for Nourish Recruitment to process your personal data in line with our GDPR policy and consent declaration, which can be viewed on our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by informing the Company that you wish to do so. Please note that if you have not heard back within 7 working days, your application for this role has not been successful, but we may still contact you in relation to alternative positions