Head Chef

KSB Recruitment; Ollerton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £42k-£48k

Permanent full-time

Senior leadership role

Menu development involvement

Career development

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef in Ollerton to lead a busy hotel kitchen. You will drive day-to-day operations, influence menus and ensure top food quality and guest satisfaction. This hands-on leadership role requires strong team development and cost control across multiple outlets.

Join a senior leadership team within a hotel group, with opportunities to shape standards, menus and events while maintaining focus on safety and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Experience within a hotel or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
• Understanding of food cost control and stock management.
• Passion for food, quality and delivering an excellent guest experience.
• A hands-on, organised and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Support menu development, seasonal changes and special events.
• Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen requirements.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members.
• Work closely with Front of House and the wider hotel management team.
• Monitor guest feedback and continually improve standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Team development

Organised

Job description

Head Chef

Location: Ollerton
Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Role

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team within a busy hotel environment.

Working closely with the Executive Chef and Head of Food & Beverage, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to develop your team, influence menus and drive standards across the hotel's food outlets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team.




• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.




• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.




• Support menu development, seasonal changes and special events.




• Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and waste reduction.




• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen requirements.




• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members.




• Work closely with Front of House and the wider hotel management team.




• Monitor guest feedback and continually improve standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.




• Experience within a hotel or high-volume hospitality environment.




• Strong leadership and team development skills.




• Excellent knowledge of food safety and allergen management.




• Understanding of food cost control and stock management.




• Passion for food, quality and delivering an excellent guest experience.




• A hands-on, organised and professional approach.

Rewards

• £42,000 - £48,000 per annum.




• Permanent, full-time position.




• Senior leadership role within a busy hotel.




• Opportunity to lead and develop a professional kitchen team.




• Involvement in menu development and special events.




• Career development and training opportunities.




• Benefits associated with working within the hotel group.

The Venue

A busy hotel operation with multiple food outlets and a strong focus on delivering high-quality food and excellent guest experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of a kitchen operation, lead a talented team and make a real impact on food quality and standards.

If you're a passionate Head Chef with strong leadership skills and a drive for excellence, we'd love to hear from you.