Head Chef

Le Strange Arms; Hunstanton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff incentives

Flexible hours

Tips with Wagestream

Chestnut Hub discounts

Staff meals

Job summary

Chestnut is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in The Chequers. We champion fresh, locally sourced ingredients, seasonal creativity, and dishes that make guests feel at home.

If you're passionate about great food and thrive in a positive, supportive kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen as Head Chef or in a senior role.
• Ability to design seasonal menus reflecting the venue's vision.
• Proven track record in staff recruitment and mentoring.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing exciting seasonal menus that reflect Chestnut's vision.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Ensuring every dish meets a high standard for taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Overseeing kitchen operations including inventory, cost control and food safety
• Managing dry stock and ensuring accurate ordering
• Collaborating with the General Manager to maintain a happy, positive and high-performing team culture

Skills

Menu design

Staff leadership

Quality control

Kitchen operations

Inventory management

Interdepartment collaboration

Job description

The Chequers is seeking an experienced, skilled Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. At Chestnut, we champion fresh, locally sourced ingredients, seasonal creativity, and dishes that make guests feel at home.

If you're passionate about great food and thrive in a positive, supportive kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Requirements

• Designing and developing exciting seasonal menus that reflect Chestnut's vision.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Ensuring every dish meets a high standard for taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Overseeing kitchen operations including inventory, cost control and food safety
• Managing dry stock and ensuring accurate ordering
• Working closely with the General Manager to maintain a happy, positive and high-performing team culture

Why Join Us?

• Incentives: Enjoy both team and individual incentives that reward your hard work and dedication – including staff days out and trips abroad
• Flexible Hours: Allowing our employees to maintain a work and home life balance
• Tips: Earn tips on top of your competitive hourly pay. Enjoy tracking your financial progress by using Wagestream

Perks of Working with Us:

• Being part of a friendly, supportive team as well as integrating with an array of different staff teams from other Chestnut properties
• Additional tips on top of competitive hourly pay
• Opportunities for growth and development within hospitality careers
• A vibrant, community-focused work environment.
• Enjoy both food and room discounts with friends
• Access to our exclusive Chestnut Hub which offers 100s of high street discounts
• High quality, fresh staff food included
• Industry accredited and nationally recognised qualifications
• Employee reward and recognition prizes
• Referral scheme (earn up to £1500 per referral)

Who are Chestnut?

Located within the East Anglia region, we are a growing group of stunning pubs with rooms and Bottle Shops. We are proud yet humble and at our core, we always strive to do the best we can for our fantastic people. Our team members are at the heart of who we are, which is why we offer a variety of hours to suit our team members and their personal commitments.

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