Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Hertford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Holiday

Live In available

Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking

Pension

Discount on F&B Package

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is supporting a boutique Hotel and Restaurant in Hertford, Hertfordshire to recruit a Head Chef. The role oversees kitchen operations, menu input and GP/stock management, with a focus on fresh food and team leadership.

You will manage a busy kitchen across breakfast, lunch and dinner, shape menus, coach junior chefs, and contribute to a high-standards dining experience. A competitive package with tips and bonus is on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in controlling kitchens and GP/stock management.
• Strong leadership and coaching ability with junior staff.
• Fresh food background and passion for quality dining.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Manage gross profit and stock to maximise efficiency.
• Lead, coach and develop junior kitchen staff and cooks.
• Contribute to menu planning and seasonal adjustments.

Skills

Kitchen management

Stock control

Menu development

Team leadership

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&BPackage

£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.