Autonomy-Driven Head Chef | Seasonal Menus, 4-Day Week

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; North East; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50k per year

48 hours per week

4-day work week

No split shifts

Menu autonomy

Seasonal menu changes

Established team

Independent business

Accessible location

Job summary

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Head Chef to lead a busy, independently owned restaurant in Northumberland, serving around 150 covers daily. You’ll have autonomy to shape the menu and kitchen operation with a settled team.

The role offers a four-day week, no split shifts, and a chance to develop seasonal menus with owners, while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Take overall responsibility for the kitchen and day-to-day food operation.
• Lead and support the existing kitchen team.
• Create seasonal menus that reflect the restaurant’s style and customer base.
• Develop new dishes and ideas while maintaining consistency.
• Complete your own recipe and food costings.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering, stock control and kitchen GP.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.
• Organise the kitchen and ensure service runs smoothly.
• Work closely with the owners on menus and the ongoing development of the food offering.
• Train, motivate and develop the existing team.
• Lead from the front during busy services.

Skills

Head Chef leadership

Menu development

Food costings

Stock control

Hygiene standards

Team training

Job description

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Head Chef to lead a busy, independently owned restaurant in Northumberland, serving around 150 covers daily. You’ll have autonomy to shape the menu and kitchen operation with a settled team.

The role offers a four-day week, no split shifts, and a chance to develop seasonal menus with owners, while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene.