Head Chef

Search Consultancy; Horley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef for a luxury manor house in Surrey. The ideal candidate will oversee the 2 Rosette restaurant, lead a small kitchen team, and manage all food operations including menu development for weddings and events. This role requires strong leadership and a background in quality hotel kitchens, with a salary of £45,000 per annum plus benefits such as medical cover and discounted hotel stays.

Benefits

Single private medical cover

4 weeks holiday, rising to 5 with service

8 Bank Holidays

Free parking & uniform

Discounted hotel stays, dining & spa treatments

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Current Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef ready for their first Head Chef role.
• Experience delivering 2/3 Rosette standard dishes.
• Background in a quality hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2 Rosette restaurant and manage all food operations.
• Develop seasonal menus and promote teamwork in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring approach

Adaptability for various shifts

Job description

Overview

• Head Chef
• 4 AA Star Hotel | 2 Rosette Restaurant
• Surrey
• £45,000 per annum + monthly service charge bonus
• Luxury manor house with weddings & events

Responsibilities

Lead the 2 Rosette restaurant, afternoon tea service, and wedding & events menus. Oversee all food operations, develop seasonal menus, and manage a small kitchen team, delivering consistently high standards. Manage stock, GP targets, and ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations, while promoting teamwork and consistency across the kitchen.

Qualifications

Current Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef ready for their first Head Chef role, with experience delivering 2/3 Rosette standard dishes. Background in a quality hotel kitchen, strong leadership skills, a hands‑on mentoring approach, excellent attention to detail, and flexibility to work across various shifts to meet business needs.

Benefits

• £45,000 + monthly service charge bonus
• Single private medical cover
• 4 weeks holiday, rising to 5 with service
• 8 Bank Holidays
• Free parking & uniform
• Discounted hotel stays, dining & spa treatments
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme

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