Head Chef

Grosvenor Casinos; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-shift perks

Birthday meal

Team events

Wellbeing spaces

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Grosvenor Casinos in Blackpool is hiring a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences on a bustling 24/7 casino floor.

You will coach a team, manage stock and food safety, and drive consistency and excellence across every shift, ensuring guest satisfaction in a high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and health and safety standards.
• Coach and motivate your team to deliver high quality dining experiences.
• Own food and beverage service, driving consistency, quality and operational excellence on every visit.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Stock control & ordering

Menu design & creation

Team leadership

Food safety level 3

Job description

At Grosvenor Casinos, we don’t just offer a place to work - we offer a place to belong.

For decades, Grosvenor Casinos has been the leading name in UK casinos, known for iconic venues and unrivalled experiences. Our casinos are vibrant, welcoming spaces where players come together to play with purpose, relax with friends, and enjoy brilliant food, drink, and entertainment. And above all, they come for the that exhilarating feeling where anything can happen.

Grosvenor Casinos sit at the heart of communities across the UK, and our ambition is clear - to become the UK’s most loved casinos. It’s our people who bring that ambition to life - setting the tone on the casino floor, creating energy and delivering breathtaking moments that keep guests coming back.

We’re building something special at Grosvenor Casinos. Join us and be part of it.

About Blackpool Casino

Join the excitement at Grosvenor Casino Blackpool, right on the iconic seafront. With 24/7 energy, flexible working patterns, 80+ slot machines, live Saturday entertainment, a buzzing restaurant and bar, and a fast paced gaming floor, every shift brings something new. It’s the perfect place to grow, connect and thrive.

Site-Specific Benefits

• Collaborative, supportive leadership that makes teamwork enjoyable and empowering.
• Free on shift perks, including cheese & ham toasties and a birthday meal to celebrate your big day.
• Fun team experiences, from weekly quizzes to joining the Grosvenor Blackpool Football Team.
• Fantastic wellbeing spaces and team areas, creating a positive environment to relax and recharge.
• High impact reward and recognition culture, plus free on site parking for easy, stress free travel.

As a Head Chef at Grosvenor Casinos, you’ll play a key leadership role, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and delivering high-quality dining experiences.

You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, coach and motivate your team, and maintain health and safety standards to protect both staff and guests.

You’ll take ownership of food and beverage service, driving consistency, quality, and operational excellence on every visit – helping us achieve our mission to be the UK’s most loved casinos.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• A solid understanding of stock control, ordering, and analysing stocktake results.
• Demonstratable background in innovative menu/design & creation.
• Experience of leading a team and building a high performing culture.
• Minimum level 3 food safety (either current or expired).

Please be advised that this role operates within a 24/7 casino environment and will require flexibility to work night shifts and weekends.

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and have the legal right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us?

• Rewards that keep the excitement going - From team incentives and competitions to everyday perks, we make sure your effort is recognised and rewarded.
• A strong start that sets you up to win - Our induction gives you the confidence, knowledge and support you need to hit the ground running, with ongoing learning to keep building your skills.
• Work with energy and variety - No two days are the same. You’ll help to shape how we do things, and make a real impact by bringing ideas to life and playing a key role in what matters.
• High standards, achieved together - We set the bar high and support each other to reach it - but we do it as a team, not in competition. Because when one of us wins, we all do.
• Room to grow and move forward - Whether you’re starting out or ready for your next step, we’ll support your development and open up opportunities to progress within Grosvenor Casinos and The Rank Group.

We’re for Everyone

If you're looking for a role with energy and variety and want to be part of a team that values passion, performance and care - we’d love to hear from you.

At Grosvenor Casinos and The Rank Group, we celebrate individuality and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, just let us know.

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