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Head chef

  • Location: Norfolk
  • Salary: £42000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: THREE BED COTTAGE INCLUDED
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF63372
Head Chef upto £45k - Exceptional Gastro Pub Opportunity with 3-Bedroom House Included

My client offers an outstanding Head Chef position that combines culinary excellence with unparalleled work-life balance. This role presents the rare opportunity to secure your dream home alongside a rewarding career, with a beautiful 3-bedroom cottage included as part of your package.

Working with a family-run business means you'll experience genuine care for your wellbeing and professional development, whilst enjoying the stability and support that comes from working with owners who truly value their team. The generous remuneration package of up to £45,000, plus substantial tips averaging £5,000 annually, reflects their commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional culinary talent.

As Head Chef, you'll have complete menu autonomy to showcase your creativity and culinary vision across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. This position offers the perfect opportunity for an ambitious chef to take full ownership of kitchen operations, from menu development and costing through to staff training and due diligence procedures. Working exclusively with fresh, quality ingredients, you'll have the freedom to create exceptional dishes that reflect your personal style whilst building upon the gastropub's already strong reputation.

The role would suit a passionate chef who thrives on variety and enjoys the challenge of managing multiple service periods, someone who values creative freedom and wants to make their mark on an established operation with a loyal clientele.

What makes this opportunity even more attractive:
  • 3-bedroom cottage included - your own private home with no rent or mortgage concerns
  • Competitive salary up to £45,000 plus substantial tip share of £5,000 annually
  • Complete menu autonomy and creative control over your kitchen
  • Stable, experienced team already in place to support your vision
My client is a respected family-run gastropub operation that has built an enviable reputation through their commitment to quality and genuine care for both customers and staff. Their strong, loyal clientele is testament to the exceptional standards they maintain, whilst their family values create a supportive working environment where Head Chefs can truly flourish. The stability of their operation, combined with their investment in providing accommodation, demonstrates their long-term commitment to finding the right Head Chef who will grow with the business.

If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career whilst securing your ideal home, this Head Chef position offers everything you need to succeed. Apply today to discover how this exceptional opportunity could transform both your professional and personal life.