Head Chef

Perfect Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a busy fresh food pub/restaurant in Burnley. You will lead a talented kitchen team, managing operations and delivering high-quality food for up to 3,000 covers per week. Competitive salary of £38,000 – £42,000 plus tips. Ideal candidates have proven experience in high-volume kitchens and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tips package

Fair rotas

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience running a high-volume fresh food kitchen.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to train and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality.
• Manage kitchen operations: stock control, GP management.
• Train and develop junior chefs.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality management

Kitchen operations management

Communication

Training and development

Job description

Head Chef – Fresh Food Pub / Restaurant (High Volume)
Location: Burnley area
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + Tips
Hours: Full-time, 5 days over 7
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a busy pub/restaurant serving 2,500 – 3,000 covers per week at peak trading times. This is a fast-paced, fresh food environment where you’ll be hands-on, managing a talented team and maintaining brand standards while delivering quality food at scale.
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What We Offer
• £38,000 – £42,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Tips package to boost your earnings
• 5 days over 7 with fair, balanced rotas
• The chance to run one of the area’s busiest fresh food kitchens
• Support from senior management with genuine career progression opportunities
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality and consistency
• Manage kitchen operations: stock control, ordering, GP management and costings
• Train and develop junior chefs, building a strong and capable brigade
• Maintain brand standards and ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Plan rotas and manage labour effectively during peak trading periods
• Assist with menu development and seasonal specials
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About You
• Proven experience running a high-volume fresh food kitchen (2,000+ covers per week)
• Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills
• Ability to train and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of kitchen finance, stock and labour controls
• Highly organised and able to work to brand specifications
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Ready ?
Send your CV to our consultant Dave Hayes at # If your experience aligns with our client's needs, Dave will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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