Executive Head Chef — Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Shark Club UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shark Club UK is seeking an enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our culinary teams across the United Kingdom and Ireland. You will oversee operations in the restaurant, develop leaders, drive consistency, and ensure profitability while delivering memorable dining experiences.

You will hire, train, and mentor staff, uphold the highest food quality, manage food cost and scheduling, and inspire your team to excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Skilled business sense regarding inventory management, food cost, labour and scheduling, variable costs, etc.
• Established leadership skills - people development, ability to motivate everyone around you to always be at their best
• Passion for the highest level of food quality
• Energetic, upbeat, and ambitious
• Strong patience and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve professional and personal goals

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in the hiring process for all culinary team members, including training and scheduling for all positions
• Work with other leaders to drive the daily culinary operations at an outstanding level
• Maximize long-term profitability through excellent leadership and mentorship of your team
• Hold your team to the highest level of food quality execution and support the ongoing development of culinary skills within your team
• Identify high potential in your team and develop those extraordinary individuals into leaders
• Ensure the use of fresh, top-quality ingredients while continually balancing the cost of day-to-day operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food quality

Team development

Hospitality

Job description

Shark Club UK is seeking an enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our culinary teams across the United Kingdom and Ireland. You will oversee operations in the restaurant, develop leaders, drive consistency, and ensure profitability while delivering memorable dining experiences.

You will hire, train, and mentor staff, uphold the highest food quality, manage food cost and scheduling, and inspire your team to excellence.