Head Chef – Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team Excellence

Bistrot Pierre; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited 50% discount for friends and

Service charge on top of competitive

Wagestream access

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Discounted room rates

Discounted meals on shift and wines at

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bespoke career development

Length of service awards

Job summary

Bistrot Pierre is seeking a Head Chef who will take full ownership of the kitchen, ensuring quality, consistency and strong team culture. You will lead the kitchen team, control costs and stock, and drive service excellence while maintaining high standards of food safety and dish specification.

You will combine hands-on expertise with strategic leadership, mentor staff, manage supplier relations and contribute to bespoke career development and employee benefits at Bistrot Pierre.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Experience leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Ability to manage food GP and budgets while maintaining standards.
• Strong knowledge of meat, fish and sauce techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• High level of food safety and hygiene compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the kitchen team
• Managing food gross profit and budgets
• Ensuring dishes meet company specification
• Overseeing stock control and supplier management
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
• Proven experience in a quality, high-volume kitchen
• Strong commercial awareness
• Leadership confidence and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of meat, fish and sauce techniques

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Budget management

Food safety

Quality control

Commercial awareness

Communication

Meat, fish and sauces

Job description

Bistrot Pierre is seeking a Head Chef who will take full ownership of the kitchen, ensuring quality, consistency and strong team culture. You will lead the kitchen team, control costs and stock, and drive service excellence while maintaining high standards of food safety and dish specification.

You will combine hands-on expertise with strategic leadership, mentor staff, manage supplier relations and contribute to bespoke career development and employee benefits at Bistrot Pierre.