Head Chef - 2AA Rosette - 4-Star Hotel - Northumberland

James Webber Recruitment; Hexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned luxury 4-star hotel in Northumberland is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its 2AA Rosette kitchen. This role involves full kitchen operations responsibility, team leadership, and delivering refined seasonal cuisine. Ideal candidates will have a strong fine dining background and a passion for local produce.

Benefits

Short-term accommodation support for relocating

Company discounts on rooms and food & beverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as Head Chef in fine dining or luxury 4-star setting.
• Background in a 2 AA Rosette kitchen (or higher) essential.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for kitchen operations, including team leadership.
• Driving standards across all areas of the kitchen while maintaining a positive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Organisational Skills

Job description

Head Chef

2AA Rosette | Luxury 4-Star Hotel | Northumberland | £48K Package

We are recruiting on behalf of a renowned 4-star hotel in Northumberland, seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a 2AA Rosette kitchen known for delivering refined, seasonal cuisine.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Head Chef with a strong fine dining background to join a high-performing team and play a key role in shaping the culinary direction of the property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for kitchen operations, including team leadership, financial management, and health & safety compliance
• Leading and developing a brigade to consistently deliver high-quality dishes
• Driving standards across all areas of the kitchen while maintaining a positive, professional working environment

About You:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as Head Chef in a fine dining or luxury 4-star setting
• Background in a 2 AA Rosette kitchen (or higher) essential
• Confident, hands-on leader with excellent kitchen management and organisational skills
• Passionate about local, seasonal produce and modern British cuisine with classical roots

Salary & Benefits:

• Basic salary up to £45,000 per year
• Additional £3,000 in service charge
• Short-term accommodation supports available for those relocating
• Company discounts on rooms and food & beverage

If you're a Head Chef ready for your next challenge in a prestigious kitchen environment, apply now for a confidential discussion.