Head Chef - Coventry

Mint People; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mint People in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Head Chef to join a Rosette‑standard kitchen. This temporary role focuses on delivering exceptional dishes using seasonal ingredients while leading a busy team.

Ideal candidates will have proven Rosette or fine dining background, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen finance. Ownership of quality and standards, with a hands‑on management style, is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in Rosette/fine dining environments.
• Leadership skills to inspire and develop teams.
• Passion for seasonal produce and exceptional dishes.
• Strong organisational and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen compliance.
• Calm under pressure with hands-on management.
• Desire to maintain and exceed Rosette standards.

Connaissances

Head Chef experience

Rosette experience

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Financial management

Seasonal produce

Description du poste

Mint People are seeking a passionate and talented Head Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. Working within a busy Rosette-standard environment, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dishes using high-quality, seasonal ingredients while maintaining the highest culinary standards.

Mint People are the leading provider of Hospitality & Leisure people in England. We are unrivalled and renowned in the hospitality and events sector for having the very best people in our portfolio. Unlike our competitors we only recruit when we have work for you and we have loads! If you are looking for 80 hours per week or 8 hours per week then we have the role for you.

What we need from you:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a Rosette, fine dining, or premium fresh food environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop talented teams.

• Passion for seasonal produce and creating exceptional dishes.

• Excellent organisational and financial management skills.

• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen compliance.

• Calm and confident under pressure with a hands‑on management style.

• A genuine desire to maintain and exceed Rosette standards.

It is ideal if for this role you drive, and have access to your own vehicle as some of the venues can be remote.

Please note all candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and possess a strong level of written and spoken English.

Mint People are acting as an employment business. The hourly rate of pay is dependent on each candidate’s individual experience and age.

Job Type: Temporary