Head Chef

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

Job summary

A hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef for a pub and restaurant in Burnley. The role involves leading a high-performing kitchen team, maintaining exceptional food quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in high-volume kitchens, solid leadership skills, and a passion for quality food. Competitive salary of £38,000 – £42,000 plus tips offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tips package

Development opportunities

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Proven experience running a high-volume fresh food kitchen (2,000+ covers per week).
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire a team.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen finance, stock, and labour controls.
• A passion for delivering exceptional food and a great guest experience.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including stock control.
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Training and mentoring junior chefs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Kitchen finance knowledge

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

Join a Busy, High-Volume Fresh Food Kitchen as Head Chef

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to take the lead in a thriving pub and restaurant serving fresh, quality food to over 2,500 – 3,000 covers per week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, delivering exceptional food and maintaining consistent brand standards. You’ll have full responsibility for the kitchen team, menu quality, and operational performance, supported by a forward-thinking management team that values career development and progression.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary: £38,000 – £42,000 (dependent on experience)
• Tips package to increase your overall earnings
• Fair and balanced rotas – 5 days over 7
• Supportive senior management with clear development opportunities
• Work with fresh, ingredients and have input into menu development

Key Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing kitchen brigade
• Overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including:
  • Stock control and ordering
  • GP management and costings
  • Labour planning and rota management
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment
• Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Training and mentoring junior chefs to support career growth within the team
• Working closely with management to develop menus and seasonal specials

About You

We’re looking for a hands-on Head Chef who can bring energy, leadership, and creativity to the role. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience running a high-volume fresh food kitchen (2,000+ covers per week)
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire a team
• Solid knowledge of kitchen finance, stock, and labour controls
• A passion for delivering exceptional food and a great guest experience
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain high standards
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a bustling fresh food pub and restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Dave Hayes at # your experience matches our client’s requirements, Dave will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

About Perfect Recruitment

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