Head Chef

Recruit4staff; Wirral; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established gastropub operator is seeking a Head Chef in Eastham, Wirral. The role involves leading a busy kitchen, managing a team, and focusing on British cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. The ideal candidate will ensure hygiene and safety while controlling food costs and maintaining strong communication across teams.

Benefits

Opportunities for creative input on menu development

Career progression in a growing company

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a branded dining environment or gastropub.
• Hands-on leader, thrives on working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading a busy kitchen, managing a team to deliver high standards.
• Hands-on with food preparation and menu development.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Communication

Education

Food Hygiene

Vocational Qualifications

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established gastropub operator in their search for a Head Chef to work in Eastham, Wirral

Job Role: Leading a busy kitchen within a branded gastropub environment, managing a team to deliver consistently high standards. The Head Chef will be hands-on with food preparation and menu development, focusing on British cuisine and locally sourced ingredients. Ensuring hygiene, safety, and kitchen organisation are maintained while controlling food costs. Working to tight deadlines and maintaining strong communication across kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Job Details:

• Pay: £34,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: Varying on a rota basis
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Opportunities for creative input on menu development, career progression in a growing company
• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a branded dining environment or gastropub

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on leader, thrives on working to tight deadlines
• Passion for British food, local produce, and creative menu development
• Experience of cost management

Essential Qualifications:

• Food Hygiene

Desired Qualifications:

• Vocational Qualifications

Commutable From: Bradford, Brighouse, Huddersfield, Elland, Sowerby Bridge, Queensbury, Shelf

Similar Job Titles: Head Chef, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Senior Sous Chef, Chef Patron, Culinary Manager, Head Cook

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency.