Head Chef – High End Restaurant

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen team and enhance dining experiences. This role involves developing high-quality menus, managing kitchen operations, and training staff in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary package, potential accommodation, and a chance to shape the restaurant's culinary identity. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Send your CV to [e-mail] or connect on LinkedIn.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Potential accommodation

Supportive team

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-end restaurant.
• Strong understanding of high-quality food presentation.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Create seasonal, high-quality menus.
• Manage kitchen operations including ordering and stock management.
• Ensure high food quality and presentation.
• Train and inspire kitchen brigade.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

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.

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