Head Chef - Lead Fresh, Seasonal Kitchen Team

Premier Selection Limited; Oakham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of Staff Tips

Typically a 48 hour working week

Possible Live In

Meals on Duty

Job summary

Premier Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at our busy town centre brasserie restaurant in Oakham. Serving around 60–100 covers per service, the role focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients and strong leadership in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

As Head Chef you will run the day-to-day kitchen, maintain high standards of hygiene, manage stock and ordering, and help develop the menu with daily specials.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef or strong Sous Chef experience.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and organised under pressure.
• Positive, hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, stock control and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the kitchen team on a daily basis
• Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
• Managing stock, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Supporting menu development and daily specials
• Creating a positive, professional, and efficient kitchen environment

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Stock control

Food safety

Fresh ingredients

Job description

Premier Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at our busy town centre brasserie restaurant in Oakham. Serving around 60–100 covers per service, the role focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients and strong leadership in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

As Head Chef you will run the day-to-day kitchen, maintain high standards of hygiene, manage stock and ordering, and help develop the menu with daily specials.