Head Chef — Lead a High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

RAD Hotel Group; Seamill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive rate of pay

TRONQ payments every 4 weeks

Career progression opportunities

Discounts across RAD venues

Hydro Health Club access

Staff meal on duty

Uniform provided

Length of service awards

Birthday incentive

Job summary

RAD Hotel Group is seeking a passionate Head Chef for Seamill Hydro Hotel to lead daily kitchen operations across outlets, including the Tides Restaurant and Sirens Champagne Bar. You will work with the Senior Head Chef and Executive Chef to uphold culinary standards and drive menu innovation.

You will mentor a kitchen team, oversee food safety and costing, and deliver exceptional guest experiences with hands-on support during busy services and events.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• Ability to develop menus and drive seasonal innovation.
• Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and GP performance.
• Hands-on leadership to motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for food, hospitality and guest experiences.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with Senior Head Chef and Executive Chef on culinary standards and vision.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal innovation across venues.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
• Hands-on during busy services, weekends, events and peak periods.
• Support training and performance of kitchen staff.
• Manage stock, purchasing, costing, GP and waste.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance.
• Work with hotel management to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Stock control

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Communication

Job description

RAD Hotel Group is seeking a passionate Head Chef for Seamill Hydro Hotel to lead daily kitchen operations across outlets, including the Tides Restaurant and Sirens Champagne Bar. You will work with the Senior Head Chef and Executive Chef to uphold culinary standards and drive menu innovation.

You will mentor a kitchen team, oversee food safety and costing, and deliver exceptional guest experiences with hands-on support during busy services and events.