Head Chef

Mint People; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Autonomy in kitchen

Local ingredients

Reputation building

Job summary

Mint People is helping a popular café/bistro in Clitheroe recruit a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive a fresh, seasonal menu. This daytime role offers autonomy, a strong focus on quality, and a path to build a local reputation.

The successful candidate will manage a small team, ensure EHO compliance, control stock, and work daytime hours ending by 5.30pm, with salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in a café/bistro.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal dishes.
• Strong leadership to manage a small team.
• Knowledge of food safety and EHO requirements.
• Ability to manage stock, suppliers and kitchen budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen with autonomy and ensure EHO compliance.
• Develop and shape a fresh seasonal menu.
• Oversee stock control and supplier management.
• Maintain a daytime operation with a good work-life balance.
• Drive the venue's reputation in the Ribble Valley via social channels.

Skills

Leadership

Fresh food passion

Stock management

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Head Chef – Café/Bistro

Clitheroe

Upto £35,000 depending on experience

Daytime Hours done by 5.30pm

We are looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a well-established café/bistro in Clitheroe. This is a fantastic opportunity to take charge of a fresh, seasonal menu and make a real impact in a thriving daytime venue.

What’s on offer?

• Salary:upto £35,000per annum doe

• Daytime hours only – enjoy a great work-life balance

• Fresh, locally sourced ingredients – sandwiches, cakes, and seasonal dishes

• Full autonomy over the kitchen, including EHO compliance and stock control

• Creative input – shape the menu and showcase your skills

• Opportunity to build your reputation in a popular local venue

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a similar environment

• A passion for fresh food and creating high-quality dishes

• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a small team

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and EHO requirements

• Ability to manage stock, suppliers, and kitchen budgets effectively

• A head chef to introduce a deli offering within the cafe of fresh homemade produce

• A chef who wants their breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes on the map, appearing on Instagram and socials , the place to go in the Ribble Valley

• A chef happy to work in a small kitchen team

If you’re a creative and motivated chef looking for a role with daytime hours and the chance to make a name for yourself, we’d love to hear from you

Job Type - Temporary