For accomplished culinary leaders who want autonomy, influence, and the platform to build something exceptional.
Lytham House is seeking a highly experienced Head Chef to take full ownership of a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen and help shape the next phase of our growth.
The Package
* Up to £50,000 per year (experience dependant)
* £8,600 annual performance bonus (paid six-monthly)
* TRONC circa £3–5k per year
* 46-hour contract
* Paid monthly (last Friday)
Why This Role Stands Out
This is not a maintenance role — it's a leadership opportunity with genuine scope.
You will have:
* Full creative input across brunch, lunch and dinner menus, allowing you to balance volume, seasonality and premium evening dining
* The autonomy to shape menu direction, supplier relationships and product quality
* Direct collaboration with ownership and senior leadership
* The platform to build, develop and strengthen your brigade to move the business forward
* A venue delivering 1500+ covers per week — offering real scale and commercial challenge
We are looking for someone with passion, initiative and the confidence to challenge the norm — a chef who sees opportunity, not limitation.
Your Impact
Leading an 12-strong brigade, you will drive:
* Strong GP performance, payroll control & P&L accountability
* Clear structure and progression within your team
* A culture of pride, discipline, and ambition
* 5* EHO standards and operational excellence
* Consistency at scale without compromising quality
* Menu innovation that drives revenue across both day and evening trade
This role suits someone who wants to build a team capable of elevating standards year-on-year — not simply maintaining them.
We're Looking For
* Proven success in a senior kitchen leadership role
* Strong commercial awareness alongside culinary creativity
* Experience in high-volume, fresh-food environments
* A passionate, self-motivated leader who takes initiative
* A mentor who develops future talent and builds loyalty
* Someone ready to treat the venue as their own business
Benefits
* Stream
* 25% off food & accommodation, 15% off drinks across the estate
* 100% of tips & gratuities shared with the team
* Annual full-company summer party (+1 for your partner)
* Birthday gift
* Peak shift chef meals
* Funded qualifications & external development
Part of the family-run Red Fox & Peacock group, we combine strong values, serious standards, and a genuine passion for fresh food.
If you're an experienced leader ready for autonomy, accountability, and the chance to build something you're proud of, let's meet for a coffee.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £63,600.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lytham St. Annes FY8 5LE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person