Head Chef

Select Appointments; Royston; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An extraordinary opportunity awaits an accomplished Head Chef ready to lead a truly unique kitchen, where farm-to-table isn't just a concept - it's a way of life. This prestigious venue offers the chance to work with outstanding home-grown ingredients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through a genuine 37-hour week. Enjoy creative freedom in menu development, focusing on quality over costs, and be part of a leadership team that values open communication and exceptional service. If you appreciate sustainability and want to prioritize food quality, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Health Insurance

Enhanced Annual Leave

Christmas Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-quality kitchen.
• Ability to develop menus that highlight seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dedicated kitchen team focused on quality.
• Create exceptional menus using fresh, home-grown ingredients.

Skills

Culinary Creativity

Leadership

Menu Development

Sustainability Awareness

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Management Experience

Job description

Head chef up to £55k, paid Overtime, Wedding & Events
An extraordinary opportunity awaits an accomplished Head Chef ready to lead a truly unique kitchen, where farm-to-table isn't just a concept - it's a way of life.

My client offers something genuinely different: a beautiful wedding and events venue where 80% of produce is grown right on their own grounds. This Head Chef position presents the rare chance to work with outstanding home-grown ingredients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through a genuine 37-hour week, with every additional hour fairly compensated.

As Head Chef, you'll have the creative freedom to develop exceptional menus that showcase the venue's home-grown seasonal produce, working closely with the smallholding team to plan and optimise future production. This role offers the perfect blend of culinary creativity and operational leadership, where your focus will be on creating outstanding food experiences rather than being constrained by GP targets. You'll have the opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated kitchen team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.

What makes this role truly special? Here's what you can look forward to:

• Genuine work-life balance with a 37-hour week and paid overtime for every additional hour worked
• Creative freedom to develop market-leading menus using fresh, seasonal produce grown on-site
• Focus on quality and not GP & Costs
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and enhanced annual leave for long service
• Christmas bonus scheme that recognises your contribution

The successful Head Chef will be joining a venue that prioritises quality and excellence in everything they do. Working alongside the Catering Director, who is also one of the owners, you'll be part of a leadership team that values open communication, flexibility, and exceptional service. This position has become available due to internal promotion, demonstrating the venue's commitment to recognising and developing talent.

If you're a Head Chef who values working with premium ingredients, appreciates the importance of sustainability, and wants to be part of a venue that truly prioritises both its team and its food quality, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. To take the next step in your culinary career with this prestigious venue, apply now with your CV.