Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Holiday

Live In available

Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking

Pension

Discount on F&B

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd in Hertford is seeking a Head Chef to oversee a busy kitchen, with responsibility for menu input and team leadership. The role focuses on maintaining high standards across breakfast, lunch and dinner service seven days a week in a boutique hotel and restaurant.

You will manage GP and stock, coach junior staff, and contribute to menu development while enjoying benefits including 28 days holiday and live-in options.

Qualifications

• Experience in controlling kitchens and managing GP/stock.
• Ability to coach junior team members and lead a busy kitchen.
• Strong passion for fresh food and menu input.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and pace service.
• Monitor GP and stock levels to maximise profitability.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Stock control

Fresh food expertise

Job description

Role: Head Chef
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Salary / Rate of pay: £45,000 +Tips and Bonus

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a beautiful town centre Hotel and Restaurant in Hertford, Hertfordshire and we have a great opportunity for a Head Chef to join their team.

What’s in it for you?

This Hotel and Restaurant is very much focused on looking after their staff, as well as the obvious benefits there are many other benefits from working with this company.

• 28 Days Holiday
• Live In available
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking
• Pension
• Discount on F&B

Package

• £45,000 basic
• Amazing tips
• Great Bonus
• Live In

Why choose our Client?

Our client is a Boutique Hotel and Restaurant based in Hertfordshire. They have a large team of chefs and are open Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, 7 Days a week. This site is a big investment site for the family owned group of Pubs and Hotels. As Head Chef, you will have menu input.

What’s involved?

As the new Head Chef of this busy Hotel and Restaurant, you must have experience in controlling kitchens and have a great understanding of GP and stock management. You will be accountable for smooth running of the kitchen, so it is essential that you are a team player and able to coach the junior members of the team. The company is looking for a passionate Chef with a fresh food background.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

Job Number: 927774 / INDCHEFS

Job Role: Head Chef

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire