Head Chef — Lead Fresh, High-Quality Kitchen

Lounge Café Bars; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular hospitality chain in Blackpool is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will be responsible for ensuring high food standards, managing a clean and safe kitchen, and providing an excellent dining experience. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with fresh ingredients and demonstrate strong culinary skills. This role includes competitive perks such as staff meals, holiday, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

Paid breaks

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Tips shared equally

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef.
• Ability to demonstrate good kitchen skills.
• Rolling up sleeves and leading from the front.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent kitchen and food standards.
• Make dishes to spec in a clean kitchen.
• Complete all prep and par for each shift.

Skills

Chef skills (food prep, cleaning, knife skills)

Fresh ingredient experience

Leadership

Understanding of KPIs

Training and recruitment

Job description

A popular hospitality chain in Blackpool is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will be responsible for ensuring high food standards, managing a clean and safe kitchen, and providing an excellent dining experience. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with fresh ingredients and demonstrate strong culinary skills. This role includes competitive perks such as staff meals, holiday, and career progression opportunities.