Creative Head Chef | Lead a High-Impact Kitchen

Thwaites; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream advance salary access (up to 40

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging & supportive work environment

Job summary

Thwaites in Knutsford seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen delivering seven-days-a-week excellence. You will manage a diverse team, drive menus to high standards, and supervise operations across the hotel and its sister outlets.

You will be responsible for cost control, staff development, and maintaining top quality while collaborating with senior hotel management to uphold guest satisfaction and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Head Chef in a hotel/restaurant setting.
• Experience delivering high-standard dishes and menus.
• Ability to develop and mentor kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and innovate: evolve menus with the team to deliver exceptional dishes.
• Lead with passion: hands-on leadership alongside key hotel managers.
• Drive excellence: manage costs, kitchen efficiency and standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations for sister food outlets and coffee shop.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Menu development

Cost control

Job description

Thwaites in Knutsford seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen delivering seven-days-a-week excellence. You will manage a diverse team, drive menus to high standards, and supervise operations across the hotel and its sister outlets.

You will be responsible for cost control, staff development, and maintaining top quality while collaborating with senior hotel management to uphold guest satisfaction and financial performance.