Head Chef

Mint People; Kirkby Stephen; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Relocation support

Company pension

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Mint People is seeking an exceptional Head Chef for a privately owned 5-star holiday estate in the Lake District, Cumbria. The role demands lead-from-the-front kitchen leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, with a focus on fresh, seasonal, commercially strong and memorable food offerings.

The operation includes bar, restaurant, events, outdoor catering, leisure facilities and café services, catering up to 500 covers during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Has strong Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership experience
• Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Cares deeply about quality, presentation and service
• Loves working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus
• Can organise, motivate and develop a brigade
• Leads with calmness, energy and consistency
• Takes pride in running a clean, professional kitchen

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, drive standards across the kitchen and build a positive culture based on teamwork, consistency and professionalism
• Shape a fresh, seasonal menu and ensure high-quality presentations and service
• Manage high-volume operations across multiple outlets, with peaks up to 500 covers per day
• Develop and lead a brigade, organise and motivate the kitchen staff

Job description

Head Chef

Salary up to £50,000 + Live-In Accommodation

Benefits include ;

• Long-term opportunity within a growing operation
• Access to employee discounts across holiday parks and facilities
• One complimentary stay per year at a sister property
• A company pension scheme to support your future financial wellbeing
• An employer-subsidised health cash plan, including support for dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments, as well as access to GP services
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential advice and support
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to promote a positive and healthy lifestyle
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within a friendly, family-run business that values autonomy, trust and teamwork
• Live in accommodation onsite
  • Relocation support if required

We are looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a privately owned 5-star holiday estate with a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality operation in the Lake District , Cumbria. This is an exceptional opportunity for a lifestyle change a career move where you will work with a driven team within a thriving and growing business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who thrives in busy environments and wants to help shape a food offering that is fresh, seasonal, commercially strong and genuinely memorable. This isn't just another Head Chef job, it's an opportunity to create something new. Something fresh, so creativity, passion and desire to be the best is key.

The operation includes a busy bar and restaurant, events, outdoor catering, leisure areas and café facilities, with service volumes reaching up to 500 covers per day during peak periods. A 5 star resort catering for guest owners, holiday guests and day visitors.

As Head chef You will lead from the front, drive standards across the kitchen and build a positive culture based on teamwork, consistency and professionalism.

We are looking for a Head Chef who:

• Has strong Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership experience
• Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Cares deeply about quality, presentation and service
• Loves working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus
• Can organise, motivate and develop a brigade
• Leads with calmness, energy and consistency
• Takes pride in running a clean, professional kitchen

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious hospitality business where food is a key part of the guest experience.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.