Head Chef – Lead a High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Warner Hotels; Beeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and leisure facilities

60% food discount onsite

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Life Assurance

Free parking

Job summary

Warner Hotels at Thoresby Hall is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a large, high-volume kitchen operation. You will manage a team of up to 50 chefs, uphold top food quality and safety standards, and work closely with the kitchen leadership team to foster a positive, high-performing culture.

The role balances operational excellence with people development and guest satisfaction. You will plan kitchen operations across multiple outlets, control stock and costs, and forecast labour needs to

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading high-volume kitchen operations.
• Experience in branded hospitality or hotel environment.
• Strong leadership and people-development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a large team of chefs.
• Ensure kitchens meet food safety, health and hygiene standards.
• Drive high standards of food quality, presentation and guest satisfaction.
• Plan and organise kitchen operations for multiple outlets.
• Manage stock, ordering and food costs while minimising waste.
• Forecast labour and food requirements in line with occupancy.
• Collaborate with hotel teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Budgeting

Food safety

Stock control

Job description

Warner Hotels at Thoresby Hall is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a large, high-volume kitchen operation. You will manage a team of up to 50 chefs, uphold top food quality and safety standards, and work closely with the kitchen leadership team to foster a positive, high-performing culture.

The role balances operational excellence with people development and guest satisfaction. You will plan kitchen operations across multiple outlets, control stock and costs, and forecast labour needs to