Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Food & beverage discount

Leave entitlement 28 days

Free meals on duty

University training

Leadership development

Global progression

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager for a busy hotel kitchen near East Midlands Airport. You will oversee breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conferences and banqueting, while developing a talented kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong knowledge of kitchen operations, cost control and strict compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a busy hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conferences and banqueting operations.
• Experience managing kitchen costs, stock, labour and supplier relationships.
• Confident, supportive leadership style and commitment to team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens, HACCP and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conference and banqueting operations.
• Ensure every dish meets brand standards for quality, presentation and consistency.
• Design, cost and deliver seasonal menus, daily specials and bespoke event catering.
• Manage food costs, gross margins, labour scheduling, stock rotation and supplier ordering.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop a multi-skilled kitchen brigade.
• Manage rotas, holidays, absence and performance reviews.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, allergen, COSHH and fire safety compliance.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas audit-ready and hygienic.

Job description

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager - East Midlands Airport | Earn up to £47,500 plus worldwide hotel discounts, wellbeing benefits, and career development.

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead a busy hotel kitchen near East Midlands Airport. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conferences, and banqueting while developing a talented kitchen team in a high-volume environment.

Why apply for this Head Chef / Kitchen Manager role?

You'll enjoy:

• A competitive salary of up to £47,500
• Discounted room rates worldwide for you, your family, and friends
• 50% off food and beverages at participating outlets
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Free healthy meals while on duty
• Access to university training and leadership development programmes
• Global progression opportunities across an extensive hotel portfolio

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied leadership role where you'll oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain consistently high standards across all areas of food production.

• Lead breakfast, all-day dining, room service, conference, and banqueting operations
• Ensure every dish meets brand standards for quality, presentation, and consistency
• Design, cost, and deliver seasonal menus, daily specials, and bespoke event catering
• Manage food costs, gross profit margins, labour scheduling, stock rotation, and supplier ordering
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a multi-skilled kitchen brigade
• Manage rotas, holidays, absence, and performance reviews
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, allergen, COSHH, and fire safety regulations
• Keep kitchen and storage areas audit-ready and consistently hygienic

What we're looking for

You'll be well suited to this role if you have:

• Proven experience leading a busy hotel or high-volume kitchen
• Strong knowledge of breakfast, all-day dining, room service, and banqueting operations
• Experience managing kitchen costs, stock, labour, and supplier relationships
• A confident and supportive leadership style
• A strong understanding of food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance
• The ability to maintain quality and organisation during busy service periods
• A genuine commitment to team development and high culinary standards

If you're ready to take your next step as a Head Chef near East Midlands Airport, this could be an excellent opportunity to lead a varied operation with strong development and progression opportunities.

Job Number 49272

Location East Midlands Airport

Role Head Chef