Head Chef | Seasonal Menu Architect & Kitchen Leader

The White Horse; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Accommodation available

Bonus Scheme

Generous staff discount

Staff meals on shift

Rising Stars program

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Charity day off

Wine at cost

Job summary

Anglian Country Inns’ Farmhouse restaurant kitchen is seeking a Head Chef to lead the team, own seasonal menu changes and set the tone for high-quality dining. You will report to the Exec Chef and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to drive the business forward.

You will recruit and develop kitchen staff, ensure spotless BOH standards, manage stock and costs, and lead food safety across the operation. A dynamic, organized leader will thrive here.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability of the Farmhouse restaurant kitchen & team.
• Report to Exec Chef and work collaboratively with the Restaurant Manager & wider management team.
• A key member of the senior leadership team driving the business forward.
• Culinary creation and innovation through ownership of seasonal menu changes.
• Ownership of frequent food led events setting the tone for our Farmhouse brand.
• Recruit, train and develop all kitchen team reporting in to you.
• Ownership and driver of kitchen BOH cleanliness standards.
• Ownership and standards setter of all health & safety within the restaurant kitchen.
• Full stock ownership, ordering, wastage stock taking and everything in between.
• Drive standards and knowledge to create food Wow moments for your guests.
• Be an ambassador of the Food Journey and exceed your guests’ expectations.
• Supporting the events team and working collaboratively with them to ensure overall business excellence.
• Labour management & deployment, full rota accountability for the restaurant kitchen team.

Job description

Anglian Country Inns’ Farmhouse restaurant kitchen is seeking a Head Chef to lead the team, own seasonal menu changes and set the tone for high-quality dining. You will report to the Exec Chef and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to drive the business forward.

You will recruit and develop kitchen staff, ensure spotless BOH standards, manage stock and costs, and lead food safety across the operation. A dynamic, organized leader will thrive here.