Head Chef

-; Hunstanton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent tips

Performance bonus

Possible live-in

28 days holiday

Staff meals on duty

Company discounts

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is working with a highly regarded dining pub with rooms near Hunstanton, Norfolk, seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen.

You will take ownership of day-to-day operations, drive seasonal menus, and manage food quality, cost, and hygiene to maintain high hospitality standards. This role offers an attractive salary with tips and bonuses and potential live-in accommodation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen brigade and delivering high-quality seasonal menus.
• Strong food safety hygiene and HACCP knowledge.
• Experience managing food cost, stock, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Develop and evolve seasonal menus using fresh ingredients.
• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service.
• Control GP, stock, ordering and budgets.
• Recruit, train and mentor junior chefs.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Collaborate with senior management to enhance the food offering.

Skills

Brigade leadership

Menu development

Kitchen operations

Food hygiene

Budget control

Staff training

Job description

Role: Head Chef
Location: Hunstanton, Norfolk
Salary / Rate of Pay: £45,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Tips + Bonus + Possible Live In

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a highly regarded, food-led dining pub with rooms near Hunstanton, Norfolk, and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to lead their successful kitchen.

Offering a salary of up to £48,000, excellent tips, a performance bonus and possible live-in accommodation, this is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to take ownership of a well-established kitchen, work with fresh seasonal produce and put their own stamp on the menu.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £50,000 Basic Salary
• Excellent Tips
• Performance Bonus
• Possible Live In Accommodation
• Creative Freedom with Seasonal Menus
• Fresh, Seasonal Produce
• Staff Meals on Duty
• Company Discounts
• 28 Days Holiday
• Long-Term Career Opportunity

Package

• £45,000 – £50,000 Basic Salary
• Excellent Tips
• Performance Bonus
• Possible Live In

Why choose our Client?

Our client is a well-established, independent dining pub with rooms near Hunstanton, renowned for delivering high-quality seasonal food in a relaxed and welcoming setting. With a strong reputation for fresh produce, excellent hospitality and investing in their team, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef looking to make a real impact.

What’s involved?

As Head Chef, you’ll have full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, leading a talented brigade while maintaining exceptional food standards and driving the business forward.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team.
• Creating and evolving seasonal menus using fresh, quality ingredients.
• Managing all kitchen operations and ensuring smooth service.
• Controlling food GP, stock, ordering and kitchen budgets.
• Recruiting, training and mentoring chefs.
• Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety standards are met.
• Working closely with senior management to continue developing the food offering.

Sound like the role for you?

If you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge near Hunstanton, Norfolk, we’d love to hear from you.