Head Chef - Live in accommodation available

Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious 4-star hotel as a Head Chef, enjoying responsibilities for kitchen operations while leading a dedicated team. Benefit from live-in accommodation, health club membership, and a supportive work environment emphasizing training and inclusivity. Ideal for an experienced chef with a passion for high standards.

Benefits

Free health club membership

Discounts across The QHotels Collection

Family & Friends discounts

Support with training & professional qualifications

Various learning & development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Refer a friend scheme

FREE parking

Chef whites provided

Live in accommodation available

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in hotel or high-volume operation.
• Conference and banqueting experience preferred.
• Strong focus on quality and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen operations and lead daily operations.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and hygiene standards.
• Act as a deputy in the Executive Chef’s absence.

Skills

Quality & standards driven

People management

Knowledge of GP, stock control

Attention to detail

Job description

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Head Chef - Live in accommodation available, Crewe

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Client:

Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa

Location:

Crewe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen, working together alongside your brigade?

The important stuff:

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!
• Chef whites provided

***Live in accommodation available***

What will I do?

This is a key leadership role, working alongside our Executive Head Chef to oversee all aspects of our kitchen operation. You will act as a deputy, taking full responsibility in the Executive Chef’s absence and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene. Your primary focus will be the Brasserie Restaurant, our busy and vibrant dining space, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to a high volume of guests. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure smooth daily operations.

Is this the role for me?

Previous experience as a Head Chef, having worked in a hotel environment or in a busy, high-volume operation. Conference, banqueting & events catering experience would be ideal. Quality & standards driven with a keen eye for detail. People management experience. Strong knowledge of GP, stock control, costs, and wastage.

Curious to find out more?

Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa is located just outside Crewe and is a 4-star, 117-bedroom property. Our hotel has the Brasserie restaurant and terrace bar, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, two tennis courts, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can accommodate you.

The QHotels Collection also supports the UK Armed Forces and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, achieving the Silver Award.