Head Chef - Luxury Hotel - Keswick

Flow Recruitment; Keswick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-quality hotel group in Keswick is searching for a dynamic Head Chef to lead their culinary team. This role requires proven expertise in fine dining, leadership skills to manage a team, and the ability to adhere to high standards of food quality and safety. The position offers competitive salary, live-in accommodation, and numerous benefits including staff discounts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Live-in accommodation

Generous staff discounts

Career progression opportunities

Staff meals

Pension scheme

Yearly staff appreciation awards

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Head Chef in a 4-star or award-winning luxury hotel.
• Ability to develop and motivate a team of 10 chefs.
• Strong grasp of P&L, GP, and menu costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary team at the hotel.
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Business acumen

Quality control

Organizational skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

Our client is a family owned group that operate a number of high quality hotel operations across the Lake District.

We are seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead our clients culinary team at their exclusive hotel in Keswick. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented professional with a proven track record to take full ownership of their Falls Brasserie and oversee all banqueting requirements.

With creativity, leadership, and enthusiasm at the heart of this role, our client offers a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme in recognition of your dedication.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven expertise – At least two years of experience as a Head Chef in a 4-star or award-winning luxury hotel.

• Inspirational leadership – The ability to develop and motivate a team of 10 chefs, fostering commitment and excellence.

• Business acumen – A strong grasp of P&L, GP, menu costing, wage budgeting, and purchasing.

• High standards – A commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.

• Meticulous organisation – Ensuring compliance with health & safety, COSHH, allergens, and food safety regulations.

• Creative vision – A passion for menu development, pushing culinary boundaries, and driving the business forward.

• Flexibility & dedication – A hands-on approach and the ability to adapt to the demands of a vibrant hospitality environment.

The Rewards:

- Competitive salary – contracted for 45 hours per week. All overtime time paid with 1.5 paid if you have to work on a 6th day

- Live in accommodation (including meals, internet, laundry facilities etc)

- Generous staff discounts - 50% off food & up to 50% off accommodation

- Career progression – Accredited compliance training, Hospitality specific online training platform

- Learn while you earn - with our Apprenticeship training up to level 6

- Staff meals for all staff whilst on Duty

- Regular division of gratuities

- Pension scheme

- Working in supportive teams of hospitality professionals

- Yearly staff appreciation awards hosted by the Directors

- Free staff Employee Assistance Programme

- Outstanding employee of the quarter award

- Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £500

- Monthly staff prize draws

- 28+ days holidays increasing by one day every year after 5 years, up to 33 days

- Annual salary reviews on all positions

- Annual bonus scheme