Head Chef

Smith & Western - Addlestone; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus scheme

Birthday & Christmas gifts

Staff discount across all restaurants

Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed

Employee of the month scheme

Team incentives

Uniform provided

Job summary

Smith & Western is seeking a dynamic Head Chef for our Addlestone kitchen, part of a growing South East group. You will lead a fast-paced team, ensuring high-quality food service across our outlets. You will mentor staff, maintain standards, and drive excellence in every dish.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 plus tips, with a focus on consistent quality, efficiency, and adherence to health and hygiene regulations. Join a supportive team environment with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and training teams.
• Strong understanding of food preparation and quality control.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, train and inspire your team to deliver an efficient food service.
• Be responsible for food preparation and quality.
• Ensure that all Health and hygiene regulations are met.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Food quality

Job description

Smith & Western, your go-to feel good restaurant. We recognise that a good Head Chef is an integral part of running a successful kitchen. Are you dynamic, hardworking, and reliable? Are you motivated, passionate about food and a good communicator? Do you thrive on a fast pass and set high standards for your kitchen? If you answered yes to those questions, then Smith & Western is your perfect match. We have 7 successful restaurants across the South East and have plans for expansion.

What you get from Smith & Western:

• Competitive salary
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Birthday & Christmas gifts
• Staff discount across all restaurants
• Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed
• Employee of the month scheme
• Team incentives
• Uniform provided

As a Head Chef you will:

• Motivate, train and inspire your team to deliver an efficient food service
• Be responsible for food preparation and quality
• Ensure that all Health and hygiene regulations are met

Salary up to £45,000 plus tips depending on experience