Head Chef | Lead High-Volume Kitchen in the Cotswolds

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Hurn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time position

All overtime paid

Fantastic benefits package

Lead and develop kitchen team

Work in the Cotswolds

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Head Chef for a permanent, full-time role in the Cotswolds. You will lead a team in a busy, high-volume kitchen, delivering exceptional food and managing costs, stock and standards.

We offer a 40-hour working week with all overtime paid and a fantastic benefits package. You will have the opportunity to lead, develop and inspire a kitchen team in a stunning rural setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• Essential: experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• The ability to maintain consistently high standards during busy services.
• Excellent organisation, stock control and cost management.
• A passion for great food, quality and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and oversee operations in busy service periods.
• Develop and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and consistency across services.
• Drive efficiency, cost control and stock management.
• Bring energy, professionalism and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Team management

Stock control

Cost management

Quality standards

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Head Chef for a permanent, full-time role in the Cotswolds. You will lead a team in a busy, high-volume kitchen, delivering exceptional food and managing costs, stock and standards.

We offer a 40-hour working week with all overtime paid and a fantastic benefits package. You will have the opportunity to lead, develop and inspire a kitchen team in a stunning rural setting.