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Head Chef

  • Location: Hitchin
  • Salary: £45000 - £52000 per annum, Benefits: Live in Available. £6000 in Tips, Industry leading matched pension
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF61577
Are you a culinary leader ready to command a bustling kitchen in a picturesque 2 Rosette country pub with rooms? Do you have a passion for menu development, team training, and kitchen management? If leading a team to culinary excellence with a salary up to £52K excites you, then this Head Chef position might just be your perfect next step!

My client is in search of a Head Chef to take charge of a vibrant kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of safety and hygiene while delivering fresh, seasonal menus that enchant guests. This role requires an individual who can maintain a calm demeanor under pressure, with excellent organisational skills and a consistent dedication to service excellence.

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen management, developing innovative menus that keep diners coming back, and training and coaching your team to deliver these exceptional dining experiences with a smile.

What’s in it for you?
  • Great Salary Uptp £52000
  • Generous discount across all sites on both food and drink
  • Excellent share of tips and tronc, currently around £6000, significantly enhancing your earnings
  • Pension Matched pension contribution scheme
  • Bonus Scheme, recognising and rewarding your hard work and achievements
  • Staff Accommodation available, providing comfort and convenience
In this role, you will not only manage the kitchen's daily operations but also collaborate closely with the General Manager to meet and exceed site and kitchen targets. You’ll foster strong relationships with product partners and lead your team by example, upholding the company's values and contributing to our mission of 'making people happy'.

If you are ready to steer a team that is as dedicated to culinary excellence as you are, apply now to become the Head Chef. Let’s create extraordinary dining experiences together!