Head Chef

Phoenix Resourcing Services; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Resourcing Services in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations within a busy catering environment. You will oversee food production, manage and develop a team, maintain high food standards, and ensure efficient, profitable kitchen operations.

Strong leadership and communication are essential as you oversee daily prep, menu delivery, and staff performance while maintaining food safety and hygiene compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
• Food production management training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Oversee daily food preparation, menu delivery, and food presentation.
• Prepare and bake a variety of items, including breads, cakes, pastries, and seasonal specials.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Develop menu ideas to meet customer expectations and improve profitability.
• Handle customer feedback and maintain effective communication with management and clients.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent

Food production management training

Job description

Call for more information on this position:

Job reference: 000000000103230

Date posted: 27/10/2026

Head Chef

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations within a busy catering environment. You will oversee food production, manage and develop a team, maintain high food standards, and ensure efficient, profitable kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Oversee daily food preparation, menu delivery, and food presentation.
• Prepare and bake a variety of items, including breads, cakes, pastries, and seasonal specials.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Develop menu ideas to meet customer expectations and improve profitability.
• Handle customer feedback and maintain effective communication with management and clients.

Key Requirements

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
• Food production management training.
• Previous experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.