Head Chef - Lead Creative Menus & Guest-First Kitchen

Aimbridge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training and career/l

Staff discounts on food & beverage and

Stream pay and automatic savings

Employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring top quality and presentation while safeguarding budget and profitability. You will train staff on allergen awareness and health & safety compliance, and drive excellence in service and guest experience.

You will manage a team of chefs, maintain a clean, organized kitchen, and uphold the hotel's reputation by delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills across menu planning, recipe creation, and food prep/presentation.
• Proven leadership to recruit, manage, and motivate a kitchen team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with cross-department coordination.
• Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene with strict cleanliness standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing dietary requirements and innovate in menu design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring quality, presentation and budget compliance.
• Train and educate staff on allergen awareness and health & safety rules.
• Lead and motivate a team of chefs and kitchen staff, maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen.
• Protect the hotel’s reputation by delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food presentation

Budget management

Education

Food safety Level 3 (preferred)

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring top quality and presentation while safeguarding budget and profitability. You will train staff on allergen awareness and health & safety compliance, and drive excellence in service and guest experience.

You will manage a team of chefs, maintain a clean, organized kitchen, and uphold the hotel's reputation by delivering exceptional dining experiences.