Head Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel room rates across the UK & E

Recognition scheme: vouchers

Thank You Week activities

Training programmes with clear paths

Job summary

A Head Chef position at Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Tees Valley offers you the chance to lead the kitchen, design innovative menus and manage costs to maximise profit while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You will nurture talent, inspire a vibrant team and drive the strategic running of the hotel, with progression opportunities through our Senior Chef Programme and ongoing training. We’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace that motivates growth.

Job description

As a Head Chef, you'll be keeping your department running like clockwork and leading your team to ensure our guests have an incredible experience with us. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! You'll think creatively to design food menus and items, and be in control of cost management in the Kitchen. You'll also be nurturing the talent within your Kitchen, showing patience and understanding to all colleagues, and inspiring a vibrant team to exceed our guests' expectations.

If you're our ideal Head Chef, you will:

• Keep the department calm, composed and organised - we don't let it get too hot
• Be a role model for the department to support progression within your team
• Be proactive and contribute in the strategic running of the hotel
• Aspire to grow with us - with our amazing Senior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level
• Show us the money and drive revenue whilst controlling costs, maximising profit for the Kitchen
• And above all, be a trendsetter - lead the way!

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!