Job Description
Head Chef
Northumberland Area
£17.00 - £18.00 per hour
Full Time Permanent Approx. 50 Hours Per Week
A well-established hospitality venue is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on chef to take ownership of a food-led business with a loyal customer base and a popular weekend carvery service.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high food standards, excellent kitchen organisation, and compliance with food safety regulations. You'll lead a small team, manage stock and ordering, and play a key role in maintaining the venue's reputation for quality food and service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the kitchen operation
- Prepare and deliver high-quality food consistently
- Manage stock control and ordering
- Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Lead, support and develop kitchen staff
- Oversee busy weekend carvery services
- Control food quality, portioning and wastage
- Ensure an efficient and organised kitchen environment
Requirements
- Previous Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager experience
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Experience managing stock, food safety and kitchen operations
- Ability to perform during busy service periods
- Passion for delivering high-quality food
- Able to work weekends and peak trading periods
- Own transport required due to location
The Team
- 1 Sous Chef
- Pot Wash Assistants
- Support from Front of House staff when required
Salary & Benefits
- £17.00 per hour, with flexibility up to £18.00 per hour for the right candidate
- Approximately 50 hours per week with additional hours available
- Full-time, permanent position
- Staff food discount whilst on shift
- Friends & Family discount scheme
- Pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Supportive working environment
Working Pattern
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Regular weekend working required
- Permanent, year-round position
If you're an experienced chef looking to take ownership of a kitchen and join a successful hospitality business, we'd love to hear from you.
