Head Chef - Restaurant & Events

We're seeking an ambitious and talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a well-established, highly regarded operation with an excellent reputation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a quality-led food offering, working with exceptional seasonal ingredients to deliver a modern menu that balances relaxed all-day dining with more refined evening service. You'll have the scope to contribute creatively to menu development while maintaining the standards that have already been set. Leading a brigade of 10-15 chefs, you'll oversee food operations across the restaurant, bar and a growing events and functions business. You'll be responsible for maintaining exceptional food standards, driving consistency, developing your team and ensuring a positive, professional kitchen culture.

Package & Benefits

• Earnings package of £75,000+
• 45-50 hours per week
• Mix of shifts
• Well-established business with a strong existing customer base
• Growing events trade offering variety and creativity

The Person

We're looking for a proven Head Chef with experience in quality-led restaurants, ideally operating at 2AA Rosette standard or above. You'll be a strong leader who is equally comfortable inspiring a team, driving standards and managing the commercial performance of the kitchen.

• Experience creating and developing seasonal menus.
• A passion for quality ingredients and modern cooking.
• Strong organisational skills to deliver restaurant and event operations simultaneously.
• A sound understanding of food costing, GP management, labour control, stock management and rota planning.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP, health & safety and compliance.
• A commitment to mentoring and developing junior chefs.

Most importantly, you'll bring energy, creativity and leadership, with the ambition to build on an already successful operation and take it to the next level.