Head Chef Possible Live In

Premier Selection Limited; Oakham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of Staff Tips

Typically a 48 hour working week

Possible Live In

Meals on Duty

Job summary

Premier Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at our busy town centre brasserie restaurant in Oakham. Serving around 60–100 covers per service, the role focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients and strong leadership in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

As Head Chef you will run the day-to-day kitchen, maintain high standards of hygiene, manage stock and ordering, and help develop the menu with daily specials.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef or strong Sous Chef experience.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and organised under pressure.
• Positive, hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, stock control and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the kitchen team on a daily basis
• Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
• Managing stock, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Supporting menu development and daily specials
• Creating a positive, professional, and efficient kitchen environment

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Stock control

Food safety

Fresh ingredients

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at our busy town centre brasserie restaurant.

Serving around 60–100 covers per service, our restaurant focuses on freshly prepared dishes using quality local, seasonal ingredients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who enjoys working with fresh produce, leading a team, and creating great food in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and team performance. You will lead by example, keeping the kitchen organised, motivated, and calm during busy service.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and talented chef who thrives in a busy environment and can keep cool under pressure. You should have strong leadership skills, a passion for fresh food, and the ability to inspire and support the team around you.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing the kitchen team on a daily basis

Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients

Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety

Managing stock, ordering, and kitchen organisation

Supporting menu development and daily specials

Creating a positive, professional, and efficient kitchen environment

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up

A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal food

Strong leadership and communication skills

The ability to stay calm and organised under pressure

A positive, hands-on approach

Good knowledge of kitchen operations, stock control, and food safety

This is a great role for a motivated Head Chef who wants to take ownership of a busy kitchen, work with quality ingredients, and be part of a friendly and professional team.

Applicants will ideally need to live in the Oakham, Uppingham, Corby, Stamford, or Peterborough area with their own transport

Base Salary of £42,000 - £43,000 (depending upon experience)

• Share of Staff Tips
• Typically a 48 hour working week
• Possible Live In
• Meals on Duty

To apply for the position, you must be legally able to work in the UK