Head Chef – Own a New Mediterranean Concept

Hiddenwell; Burton upon Trent; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa Day on work anniversaries

Free staff meals

Pension scheme

Free parking

Discounts across venues

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

Hiddenwell is launching a new Mediterranean restaurant and seeks an experienced Head Chef to own the kitchen from pre-opening through launch. You’ll shape the food offering, lead a dedicated brigade and build a distinctive Mediterranean identity around seasonal ingredients.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to deliver high standards, strong controls and memorable guest experiences in a 60-cover setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a rosette-level or quality restaurant is highly valuable.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen financials.
• Proven leadership with coaching and developing chefs.
• Ability to create and cost menus with seasonal Mediterranean ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative, seasonal Mediterranean menus that excite guests and are commercially viable.
• Participate in pre-opening activities, menu trials, tastings and service rehearsals.
• Create recipes, specifications, plating standards, portion controls and dish costings.
• Lead the kitchen brigade from the front, maintaining a positive, professional environment.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop a talented kitchen team.
• Own food quality and consistency across all services.
• Lead the pass during key services to ensure peak kitchen performance.
• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to align kitchen and front-of-house operations.
• Manage food GP, purchasing, stock, waste, labour, overtime and agency costs.
• Utilize guest feedback and performance data to continually refine the offering.
• Champion seasonal ingredients and responsible sourcing, reducing waste.
• Develop signature dishes that reinforce a distinct Mediterranean identity.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Allergens knowledge

Team development

Commercial awareness

Job description

Hiddenwell is launching a new Mediterranean restaurant and seeks an experienced Head Chef to own the kitchen from pre-opening through launch. You’ll shape the food offering, lead a dedicated brigade and build a distinctive Mediterranean identity around seasonal ingredients.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to deliver high standards, strong controls and memorable guest experiences in a 60-cover setting.