Head Chef

Ambitions Personnel; Grantham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is recruiting for a Head Chef in the Grantham area on a permanent, full-time basis. The role carries a salary of £45,000–£48,000 and requires hands-on kitchen leadership with team development responsibilities.

In this position you will oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high culinary standards, and ensure food safety and allergen compliance while working closely with management to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring quality, presentation and service.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain high food quality and presentation standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, rotas and staffing requirements.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene, health & safety and allergen compliance.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and food costs.
• Support menu development and culinary standards.
• Work with management to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Take ownership of kitchen performance and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Job description

We’re currently working with a fantastic client in the Grantham area who is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join their team on a permanent basis.

If you’re a confident kitchen leader who enjoys being hands‑on, takes pride in what comes out of the kitchen and knows how to get the best from a team, this could be a great next move for you.

The role offers a £45,000–£48,000 salary and would suit someone looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a business where they can really make their mark.

Key Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation and service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation standards
• Managing kitchen operations, rotas and staffing requirements
• Ensuring excellent food hygiene, health & safety and allergen compliance
• Managing stock levels, ordering and food costs
• Supporting menu development and maintaining high culinary standards
• Working closely with the wider management team to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Taking ownership of kitchen performance and standards

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills
• A genuine passion for food and high culinary standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Good commercial awareness, including food cost and stock management
• A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene legislation
• The ability to perform under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
• A flexible and hands‑on approach to leadership
• Own transport is essential due to the location of the role

Working Hours

Full‑time, permanent position

5 days out of 7 on a rota basis

Weekend working is required

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the business

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