We are recruiting a Head Chef for a beautiful country hotel in beautiful Herefordshire countryside, offering an excellent opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team while working alongside an experienced Executive Chef across two unique hospitality properties.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.
This charming hotel is renowned for its warm hospitality, relaxed atmosphere, and commitment to producing quality food using the finest seasonal ingredients.
The kitchen focuses on creating flavour-driven dishes that showcase local produce, with menus evolving throughout the year to reflect the seasons and the exceptional ingredients available.
This role would suit an experienced Head Chef looking for a fresh challenge, or a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step and lead their own kitchen.
Benefits:
- Salary of £40,000
- Five-day working week
- Shared live-in accommodation available if required
- Staff meals provided whilst on duty
- Employee food and beverage discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Work alongside an experienced Executive Chef
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Beautiful countryside location
As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the brigade while ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
You will have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the food offering while benefiting from the support and guidance of a highly experienced senior leadership team.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent organisational ability, and a genuine passion for producing high-quality food using seasonal ingredients.
You will be commercially aware, calm under pressure, and capable of leading a team while maintaining the highest standards throughout service.
As Head Chef you will:
- Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade on a daily basis
- Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and seasonal dishes
- Manage food costs, GP targets, stock control, and ordering
- Maintain exceptional standards of food quality and presentation
- Ensure all food hygiene and health and safety standards are met
- Train, develop, and motivate junior members of the team
- Drive consistency throughout all areas of the kitchen operation
- Deliver excellent food in a busy service environment
Own transport is required due to the location of the property.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef to take ownership of a kitchen within a respected hotel and continue building their career within a supportive and quality-focused environment.
Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.
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