Head Chef

Hiddenwell

Warwick

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver outstanding dining experiences for guests. You will own day-to-day operations, develop seasonal menus and drive commercial performance.

You will manage and mentor the brigade, set the pace in service, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to continually elevate our food offering while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

Proven leadership of a kitchen brigade.
Ability to develop seasonal menus reflecting brand and guest preferences.
Strong grasp of food cost, wage costs, stock and KPI driven decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate kitchen brigade to deliver high-performance results.
Set the pace during busy service and uphold high standards of quality and presentation.
Develop seasonal menus with the Executive Chef and senior team.
Control costs, stock, waste and supplier performance to meet financial targets.
Oversee hygiene, HACCP and food safety documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Staff development

Job description

Ardencote Manor | Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat

Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £50, 000 - £55,000 per annum

Estimated Start Date: 12 October 2026

Lead the kitchen. Inspire the team. Create exceptional dining experiences.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver consistently outstanding food and memorable experiences for our guests.

You'll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation from developing seasonal menus and maintaining exceptional standards to developing your brigade and delivering strong commercial performance.

What You'll Do

Managing, motivating and developing the kitchen brigade, creating a positive, collaborative and high-performing environment where people can do their best work
Ensuring every dish meets our standards for quality, presentation and consistency, while keeping service running smoothly and efficiently
Developing and refining seasonal menus that reflect our brand, current culinary trends and what our guests love
Working alongside the Executive Chef and senior team to develop new dishes, concepts and ideas that continually improve our food offering and guest experience
Managing food costs, wage costs, stock, ordering and waste while maintaining quality and achieving agreed financial targets
Coaching, mentoring and recognising your brigade, providing regular feedback and supporting individuals with their development and career progression
Taking responsibility for kitchen rotas, stock control, opening and closing procedures, food specifications and the smooth running of daily operations
Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, allergen management and health & safety, including HACCP, COSHH, temperature monitoring and all required kitchen documentation

What We're Looking For

Must be a confident culinary leader who combines creativity and a passion for great food with strong people and commercial skills
Must know how to set the pace during a busy service, leading by example and building a kitchen culture based on high standards, respect and teamwork
Must have understanding of the numbers behind a successful kitchen, using food GP, labour costs, stock management and other KPIs to make informed decisions without compromising the guest experience

Additional Information

45 hours per week - Full-Time permanent position
Working 5 days out of 7 per week (including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the business needs)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Estimated Start Date: 12 October 2026
Right to work in the UK required as time of application (visa sponsorship is not available)

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