Head Chef – High End Restaurant

GoldenKeys; England; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment in England is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its newly refurbished kitchen. In this role, you will oversee kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and maintain high food quality and safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and work with locally sourced produce, all while being supported by a close-knit team. Competitive salary and potential accommodation provided.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 per annum

Potential accommodation

Supportive ownership

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-end restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and inspire kitchen teams.
• Ability to create seasonal menus with locally sourced produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team, set clear standards.
• Create and deliver high-quality seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen operations, including stock management.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu development

Team leadership

Food safety

Creativity

Job description

Job Description

We are delighted to be working with a highly regarded restaurant as they continue to elevate its newly refurbished dining space. They are now seeking an experienced and driven Head Chef to lead the kitchen and take the restaurant to the next level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen, develop a talented brigade, and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a beautifully restored setting.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Head Chef…

• Up to £45,000 per annum (Circa £55,000 package)
• Potential accommodation
• Newly refurbished kitchen and restaurant
• Opportunity to put your own stamp on menus and standards
• Work with high-quality, locally sourced produce
• Supportive ownership and a close-knit, ambitious team
• Long-term career development within a luxury environment

Responsibilities as the Head Chef…

• Leading and developing the kitchen team, setting clear standards and expectations
• Creating and delivering seasonal, high-quality menus
• Managing all kitchen operations, including rotas, ordering, GP control, and stock management
• Ensuring consistently high food quality, presentation, and service
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety
• Training, mentoring, and inspiring the brigade to reach its full potential

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong, hands‑on Head Chef who thrives in a high-end environment and is passionate about quality, creativity, and leadership.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.