Head Chef – Seasonal Fine-Dining for Weddings & Events

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Bromdon; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

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Relocation support

Descripción de la vacante

Platinum Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a luxury wedding and events venue set within a stunning country estate. You will lead a kitchen team delivering high-end food across weddings, private events and guest dining, shaping seasonal menus with creative flair and strong commercial awareness.

Relocation support is available, and the role offers creative freedom, leadership development, and the chance to maintain exceptional standards in a prestigious estate setting.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a multiple AA Rosette or similarly high-end kitchen
• A strong background in fine dining, weddings, banqueting and large-scale events
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and retain a kitchen team
• A creative approach to menu development, with a passion for seasonal and locally sourced ingredients
• Strong technical skills across butchery, pastry and vegetarian/vegan menu development
• Commercial awareness and experience managing food costs, budgets and stock control
• A commitment to cooking from scratch and delivering exceptional quality
• The ability to remain organised and maintain high standards in a fast-paced, varied environment
• A professional, collaborative attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality

Responsabilidades

• Leading, inspiring and developing the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards
• Creating and evolving seasonal, bespoke menus that reflect your culinary creativity and expertise
• Maintaining a multiple AA Rosette standard across all food offerings
• Overseeing weddings and large-scale events catering for up to 160 guests, ensuring quality and consistency at every service
• Delivering exceptional guest breakfasts using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Championing a from-scratch approach, including house-made breads, preserves, sauces and other elements
• Working with seasonal and locally sourced produce to create distinctive menus
• Managing food costs, budgets, stock control and supplier relationships
• Recruiting, training and mentoring chefs to build a motivated and professional brigade
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures are followed
• Working closely with the wider management team to deliver seamless events and outstanding guest experiences
• Building a positive, ego-free kitchen culture that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement

Conocimientos

Leadership

Menu development

AA Rosette experience

Fine dining

Food cost management

Staff mentoring

Seasonal menus

Hazard & HACCP compliance

Descripción del empleo

Platinum Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a luxury wedding and events venue set within a stunning country estate. You will lead a kitchen team delivering high-end food across weddings, private events and guest dining, shaping seasonal menus with creative flair and strong commercial awareness.

Relocation support is available, and the role offers creative freedom, leadership development, and the chance to maintain exceptional standards in a prestigious estate setting.