Head Chef: Lead New Mediterranean Kitchen & Launch

Hiddenwell; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Pension scheme

30% discount on overnight stays andSpa

Free meal provided daily through staff

Complimentary use of leisure and spa

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Perkbox Online benefits

Job summary

Harri is seeking a Head Chef to lead a brand-new 60-cover Mediterranean restaurant at Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire. You will shape the offering from day one, working with the Executive Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to establish a distinctive Mediterranean menu built on seasonal ingredients.

You’ll lead the kitchen, oversee food quality and safety, and drive strong standards while developing a talented team and a memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality restaurant or rosette-level environment would be particularly valuable.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, allergens, kitchen financials and team leadership.
• Excited by the opportunity to build something – developing the food, the team and the reputation of a new restaurant from the very beginning.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative, seasonal Mediterranean menus that excite our guests and perform commercially.
• Shape the restaurant through pre-opening, menu trials, tastings and service rehearsals.
• Create recipes, specifications, plating standards, portion controls and dish costings.
• Lead the kitchen brigade from the front, creating a positive and professional environment.
• Recruit, training, coaching and developing a talented team of chefs.
• Take ownership of food quality and consistency across every service.
• Lead the pass during key services and ensure the kitchen performs at its best.
• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager so the kitchen and front-of-house teams operate as one.
• Manage food GP, purchasing, stock, waste, labour, overtime and agency costs.
• Use guest feedback, menu performance and sales trends to continually develop the offering.
• Champion seasonal ingredients, responsible sourcing and reducing food waste.
• Develop signature dishes while maintaining a clear Mediterranean identity.

Job description

Harri is seeking a Head Chef to lead a brand-new 60-cover Mediterranean restaurant at Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire. You will shape the offering from day one, working with the Executive Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to establish a distinctive Mediterranean menu built on seasonal ingredients.

You’ll lead the kitchen, oversee food quality and safety, and drive strong standards while developing a talented team and a memorable dining experience.