Head Chef

Parogon Group; Balterley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount off food

Progression opportunities

Food on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Awards Night

Vitality Private Healthcare

Job summary

Parogon Group is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, refine menus and develop a high-performing brigade to deliver exceptional food that keeps guests coming back.

You will work closely with the General Manager to uphold standards in a fast-paced environment, with strong progression paths within a growing restaurant group focused on local communities.

The role offers a standout package, including a 50% dining discount, private healthcare, on-shift meals, and regular social events.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team to deliver high-quality menus.
• Strong people management and training skills.
• People-friendly leadership with focus on consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and brigade to deliver exceptional food.
• Work with General Manager to maintain standards and menus.
• Develop and mentor the kitchen team for progression.

Skills

Leadership

Labour Control

Stock Control

People Development

Job description

We are searching for a leader to take the reigns as Head Chef!

We want someone who is excited by great food and loves to get into the details through experimenting with new flavours and techniques. An absolute knockout Leader with attention to detail to deliver exceptional food that will leave guests coming back for more.

We offer a standout package to which begins with a …

• Up to £16.50 per hour (That's approx. £3,400 per month or £41,000)
• Super achievable bonus up to 20% of your basic (approx. £8,200)
• Shared Service charge that works out on average to £8,700
• Total Potential Package = £60,000 per year

So a Bit More About The Role And You...

You will be the heart of the leadership team in your kitchen where you will support the General Manager and your brigade to deliver fantastic food as well as developing your team to be the best they can be.

Our kitchens embody a secure and supportive working environment, where our management teams come together from a range of different hospitality and catering backgrounds to deliver a menu to be proud of in a pace that can challenge you.

We are so proud of our teams – They are packed with diversity and experience.

If you love people, love hospitality, and want to challenge yourself, we want to meet you

The Good Stuff; As a Head Chef these are some of the benefits you will enjoy at Parogon Group:

• 50% discount off your food when dining at any of our restaurants.
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within a growing Restaurant Group that has local communities at its heart.
• Food on shift served exactly the same way we serve them to our guests.
• 24hr Access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Social Events throughout the year that celebrate the achievements of our amazing people culminating in an Annual Awards Night!
• Vitality Private Healthcare

Our mission is to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people.

We were founded by a group of local friends and have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire.

If this sounds like the place for you reach out today

At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.

Skills

• Leadership
• Labour Control
• Stock Control
• People Development