Head Chef

KSB Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a fresh-food pub in St Albans. This temporary position offers an immediate start with the prospect of live-in accommodation. The ideal candidate will take full responsibility for the kitchen, delivering high-quality dishes, and confidently executing a new Christmas menu. The role requires a strong leader with experience in fresh food preparation and a commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene standards.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of fresh food preparation and menu execution.
• Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all dishes using fresh ingredients; everything is made on-site.
• Deliver the new Christmas menu consistently and to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen.

Job description

Head Chef (Temporary / Immediate Start Live-In Available) Location : St Albans area

Pay : Up to £22 per hour

Start Date : Immediately

Accommodation : Live-in available

Setting : Fresh-food pub environment

Role Summary

We are recruiting an experienced, hands-on Head Chef for a fresh-food pub in the St Albans area on a temporary basis. This is an immediate start position offering live-in accommodation. You will take full responsibility for the kitchen, delivering high-quality, fresh dishes and confidently executing the new Christmas menu.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all dishes using fresh ingredients; everything is made on-site
• Deliver the new Christmas menu consistently and to a high standard
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• Support and guide the kitchen team du...