Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Kettering; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Kettering is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to take ownership of a quality-led kitchen, leading a team and shaping menus with fresh, seasonal produce.

You will oversee menu development, stock control, purchasing and profitability, while driving the business across restaurant service, weddings and events and maintaining exceptional food standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh-food kitchens
• Ability to lead a team with confidence and coaching
• Creative and commercially aware with a passion for seasonal ingredients

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes
• Oversee menu development, stock control, purchasing and kitchen profitability
• Drive the business forward across restaurant service, weddings and events

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Stock control

Commercial awareness

Job description

Role: Head Chef

Location: Kettering

Salary: £45,000 + Bonus

Platinum Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded, award-winning country pub near Kettering to recruit an ambitious Head Chef to lead their kitchen team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a quality-led kitchen, working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and local suppliers. With a strong reputation for great food and hospitality, alongside weddings, private dining and events, this is a varied role with plenty of scope to bring your own ideas to the menu.

What's in it for you?

• £45,000 salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Opportunity to shape the menu and develop your own ideas
• Fresh, seasonal produce and excellent local suppliers
• Supportive management team and career development opportunities

About the Role

As Head Chef, you'll take full responsibility for the kitchen, leading and developing the team while maintaining excellent standards of food quality and consistency. You'll oversee menu development, stock control, purchasing and kitchen profitability, while helping drive the business forward across restaurant service, weddings and events.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a passionate Head Chef, or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up, with a strong background in fresh-food kitchens. You'll be creative, commercially aware and confident leading a team, with a genuine passion for seasonal ingredients and developing talented chefs.