Head Chef

We are looking for a driven, commercially minded Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help take our business to the next level.

We are a business that is managed by numbers, and we are looking for a chef who understands that a successful kitchen is built on great food, strong leadership, consistency, cost control, and smart decision-making.

The right person will be passionate about food, but also confident working with targets, budgets, food costs, wage costs, stock control, and kitchen performance. We want someone who takes ownership, leads from the front, and sees the bigger picture of how a kitchen contributes to the overall success of the business.

This is a long-term opportunity for a chef who is ambitious, motivated, and looking to grow with a business that values performance, innovation, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, hygiene, and presentation
• Managing food costs, stock control, wastage, and ordering
• Working closely with management to achieve business targets
• Creating and improving menu items with a focus on quality, profitability, and customer experience
• Ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently during service
• Training and mentoring junior chefs
• Bringing fresh ideas, innovation, and a proactive mindset to the business
• Taking responsibility for kitchen systems, procedures, and overall performance

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong leader with excellent communication skills
• Driven, disciplined, and accountable
• Comfortable working in a numbers-focused business
• Able to manage costs without compromising quality
• Innovative and open-minded in their thinking
• Passionate about developing people and building a strong team culture
• Looking for a stable, long-term role with room for growth
• Able to work under pressure and maintain high standards
• Professional, organised, and solutions-focused

What We Offer

• A long-term opportunity within a growing business
• The chance to make a real impact on the kitchen and wider business
• Support from management with clear goals and expectations
• Opportunity for growth and development
• A performance-focused environment where ideas, leadership, and results are valued

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is not only a talented chef, but also a strong operator and must be a team player. You understand that creativity and commercial awareness must work together. You care about food, people, numbers, and results.

We are looking for someone who wants to build something, take ownership, and grow with us.

To apply, please send your CV and a short introduction telling us why you would be the right fit for this role and also what is your expected salary. Do note that salary levels will commensurate with experience.