Head Chef

Hospitality Staffing UK; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Lincoln is seeking a Head Chef to oversee their kitchen operations, known for high standards and fresh, seasonal dishes. This unique opportunity aims to find a passionate leader with a track record in quality hotel kitchens. The role includes developing menus and teams while interacting with suppliers for the best ingredients.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high volume quality kitchens.
• Experience in high quality banqueting.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for producing seasonal menus.
• Develop relationships with suppliers for quality produce.
• Nurture and develop chefs within the brigade.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

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We have been asked to recruit a Head Chef on behalf of one of the best Restaurants in Lincoln. Under the same ownership since 2008, our client is one of the areas’ leading hotels. The hotel has a strong reputation locally and has for a long time delivered consistent standards. The current Head Chef is leaving to take a role out of the area, and he has been in post for 6 years. A unique opportunity for a dedicated and committed Sous or Head Chef who enjoys creativity and can produce great food using fresh ingredients.

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

• A strong, organised Head Chef who has exceptional leadership qualities.
• A genuine passion for creating and producing seasonal dishes using fresh ingredients
• A proven track record within a high volume, yet quality hotel kitchen
• Experience within a high quality banqueting hotel
• Commercially astute and able to achieve the agreed food G.P
• Someone who can develop the team and nurture the chefs within the brigade
• Overall responsibility for the production of seasonal menus across all areas of the business including Lounge, Restaurant, weddings and private events.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and ensure the best quality produce

A genuinely rare and great opportunity for someone to take the reins at this respected establishment and push the food operation on further.