Head Chef: Seasonal Menus & Team Leadership

Audley Villages; Stanbridge; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension 5%

33 days holiday

50% food discount

Staff guest suites nationwide

Full training provided

Learning & development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare cash plan

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Job summary

Audley Villages is seeking a proactive Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and craft seasonal menus that blend modern flair with classical English charm. You will oversee stock rotation, HACCP compliance and drive menu development while mentoring junior staff to deliver exceptional dishes across our villages.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a similar role with fresh food experience, strong P&L awareness, and a collaborative leadership style to maintain high standards of service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar Head Chef role with fresh food background.
• Ability to lead, motivate and deliver high standards of service.
• Organised and able to plan and lead a team.
• Experience with stock ordering and owning P&L accountability.
• Knowledge of GPIs, KPIs and their impact on the business.
• Desirable: experience cooking for dietary requirements.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members to use new techniques.
• Strong leadership and ability to train and manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal menus that are modern yet classic.
• Produce consistently outstanding food during service.
• Manage stock rotation and implement new menus.
• Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed throughout operations.
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff and drive skill improvement.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Stock control

Quality assurance

Cost control

HACCP knowledge

Education

Food hygiene level 3

Job description

Audley Villages is seeking a proactive Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and craft seasonal menus that blend modern flair with classical English charm. You will oversee stock rotation, HACCP compliance and drive menu development while mentoring junior staff to deliver exceptional dishes across our villages.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a similar role with fresh food experience, strong P&L awareness, and a collaborative leadership style to maintain high standards of service.