Head Chef - Prestigious Riverside Restaurant | 45-50K + Tips | Hertfordshire

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic estate as a Head Chef and lead a culinary revolution in a stunning riverside setting. This full-time role offers creative freedom, structured hours, and opportunities for career growth. Shape the restaurant's identity with seasonal British/European cuisine and enjoy estate perks.

Benefits

Creative freedom

Work-life balance

Estate perks

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef/Senior Sous in high-end restaurants.
• Expertise in seasonal British/European cuisine.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape the culinary identity of the restaurant.
• Develop modern, seasonal menus.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Cost Control

Job description

Lead the culinary revolution at a historic estate, blending heritage with modern flair.

Job Role:Head Chef
Cuisine:Seasonal British/European with global influences
Location:North of London
Contract:Full-time (48 hours/week)

We’re partnering with a renowned Hertfordshire estate to recruit aHead Cheffor their reimagined riverside restaurant.This is a rare chance to shape the culinary identity of a landmark venue, set within a stunning countryside estate.

The Restaurant:

• Launching a bold new dining concept in a historic, riverside setting
• Modern, seasonal menus with refined yet relaxed service
• Part of a 540-acre estate with event spaces, golf, and luxury hospitality
• Structured rota with estate-wide collaboration opportunities

The Ideal Head Chef:

• Proven experience asHead Chef/Senior Sousin high-end restaurants
• Expertise inseasonal British/European cuisine
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cost-control skills
• Passion formenu developmentand operational excellence

Why Apply?

• Creative freedom– Shape the restaurant’s culinary identity
• Work-life balance– No split shifts, structured hours
• Estate perks– Incentives, tip jar, leisure access, and discounts
• Career growth– High-profile launch with guest chef collaborations

Sound like you?APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV toOlly at COREcruitment dot com

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