Head Chef

Candidhospitality; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 43.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus opportunities

50% venue discounts for you and guests

Free meals on shift

Birthday day off and day after

Education subsidies

Wagestream financial wellbeing support

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Zusammenfassung

The Botanist Newcastle is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and develop a high-performing team that delivers fresh, vibrant dishes with outstanding hospitality. You will drive culinary standards, manage operations, and foster a positive culture that reflects our brand of quality and guest focus.

Join a team that rewards strong leadership, celebrates individuality, and offers opportunities for professional growth while delivering memorable experiences daily for guests at our Newcastle venue.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager is essential.
• Hospitality/restaurant leadership experience preferred.
• Strong emphasis on food safety compliance and quality standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Manage stock, ordering and food cost controls.
• Support recruitment, training and development initiatives.
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards.
• Create a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
• Deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Food Quality

Stock Control

Recruitment

Training

Food Safety

Team Culture

Jobbeschreibung

Company: The Botanist

Role: Head Chef

Salary: £48,000

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7AL

Role Overview: Lead and develop The Botanist Newcastle's kitchen team to consistently deliver fresh, high-quality food, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Drive culinary standards, manage operations, and foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture, reflecting the brand's commitment to quality and hospitality.

The Botanist Newcastle are hiring a Head Chef

Great food has the power to bring people together. It's the centrepiece of celebrations, the reason friends stay for another round and often the memory guests take home with them long after they've left. We're looking for a Head Chef who understands that.

At The Botanist Newcastle, you'll lead a talented kitchen team in delivering fresh, vibrant food that helps create memorable guest experiences every single day. You'll combine creativity, leadership and consistency to ensure every dish reflects the quality, care and hospitality we're known for.

This role is about more than running a kitchen. It's about creating an environment where people can do their best work, where standards are high, development is encouraged and the energy of the team can be felt in every service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the kitchen team
• Driving food quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Managing stock, ordering and food cost controls
• Supporting recruitment, training and development
• Maintaining food safety and compliance standards
• Creating a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
• Delivering exceptional food experiences for every guest

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who is passionate about food, committed to developing people and takes pride in creating exceptional guest experiences.

Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager is essential.

Why Join The Botanist Newcastle?

At The Botanist Newcastle, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection – and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You'll Be Part Of a Business That Invests In Its People, Celebrates Individuality And Gives You The Tools, Training And Support To Bring Brilliant Hospitality To Life Every Day. You'll Receive

• Competitive bonus opportunities
• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

If you're ready to lead a talented kitchen team and create memorable food experiences, we'd love to hear from you!