Head Chef

Knekt Hub; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious country house hotel in the UK is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead its kitchen operations. This role offers creative control over seasonal menus and the chance to inspire a dedicated team in a vibrant hospitality setting. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills, a passion for fresh ingredients, and experience in a high-volume kitchen. The position provides a dynamic work environment and a competitive salary, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Complimentary meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior leader in a busy high-volume kitchen.
• A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences using fresh locally sourced ingredients.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with a hands-on approach.
• Commercially astute with experience in budgeting and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality seasonal menus.
• Lead, train, and develop a motivated kitchen team.
• Manage stock GP margins and kitchen budgets effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety hygiene and allergen standards.
• Drive innovation while maintaining brand consistency and quality.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Food Industry

Leadership Experience

Job description

Head Chef 4-Star Country House Hotel Benefits

Location: Mere Court Hotel Warrington Road Knutsford WA16 0RT

Salary: per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-time permanent

The Opportunity

Mere Court Hotel & Conference Centre is a prestigious 4-star country house hotel nestled in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by landscaped gardens and elegant event spaces. Renowned for its weddings private dining and à la carte restaurant the hotel is now seeking a talented and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen through its next exciting chapter.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a chef who thrives on both creative freedom and operational leadership balancing quality consistency and innovation across multiple dining experiences.

The Role

As Head Chef youll take full ownership of kitchen operations ensuring excellence across all food outlets from banqueting and weddings to restaurant dining and private events. Youll lead by example inspiring your team to deliver fresh seasonal dishes and memorable dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality seasonal menus for weddings conferences and restaurant service
• Lead train and develop a motivated kitchen team
• Manage stock GP margins and kitchen budgets effectively
• Ensure full compliance with food safety hygiene and allergen standards
• Drive innovation while maintaining brand consistency and quality
• Collaborate with senior management to plan and deliver events smoothly

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior leader in a busy high-volume kitchen ideally within a hotel wedding or events environment
• A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences using fresh locally sourced ingredients
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with a hands‑on approach
• Commercially astute with experience in budgeting and cost management
• Calm and composed under pressure with an eye for detail and a drive for excellence

What We Offer

per annum (based on experience)

• The opportunity to lead a respected 4-star kitchen with creative control over menus
• Supportive family-owned business with a collaborative management team
• Employee discounts complimentary meals on duty and free on-site parking
• Chance to make your mark within a dynamic and growing hospitality operation

Apply Now

If youre a passionate and driven Head Chef ready to bring your creativity and leadership to a respected Cheshire hotel wed love to hear from you.

Please contact Jonny at or call 0 .

Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Industry
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 40000 - 50000