Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; 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

Creative Freedom with Seasonal Menus

Fresh, Seasonal Produce

Long-Term Career Opportunity

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with a well-established dining pub near Hunstanton to recruit an experienced Head Chef for a high-standards kitchen.

You will lead the kitchen, create seasonal menus, manage costs and mentor a brigade while maintaining exceptional food quality in a busy, guest-focused pub environment.

The role offers a salary up to £50,000, excellent tips and a possible live-in accommodation, with long-term career opportunities in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in a busy kitchen.
• Experience leading a brigade of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Ability to create seasonal menus and maintain quality.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and GP management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Create and evolve seasonal menus using fresh, local produce.
• Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Control food GP, stock, ordering and budget adherence.
• Recruit, train and mentor chefs to maintain standards.
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Job description

Head Chef - Up to £48,000 + Tips + Bonus + Live In - Hunstanton

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, Norfolk, 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?

Sound like the role for you?