Head Chef | Seasonal Menus, Tips & Live-In Option

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Hunstanton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent tips

Performance bonus

Possible live-in

28 days holiday

Staff meals on duty

Company discounts

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is working with a highly regarded dining pub with rooms near Hunstanton, Norfolk, seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen.

You will take ownership of day-to-day operations, drive seasonal menus, and manage food quality, cost, and hygiene to maintain high hospitality standards. This role offers an attractive salary with tips and bonuses and potential live-in accommodation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen brigade and delivering high-quality seasonal menus.
• Strong food safety hygiene and HACCP knowledge.
• Experience managing food cost, stock, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Develop and evolve seasonal menus using fresh ingredients.
• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service.
• Control GP, stock, ordering and budgets.
• Recruit, train and mentor junior chefs.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Collaborate with senior management to enhance the food offering.

Skills

Brigade leadership

Menu development

Kitchen operations

Food hygiene

Budget control

Staff training

Job description

Platinum Recruitment is working with a highly regarded dining pub with rooms near Hunstanton, Norfolk, seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen.

You will take ownership of day-to-day operations, drive seasonal menus, and manage food quality, cost, and hygiene to maintain high hospitality standards. This role offers an attractive salary with tips and bonuses and potential live-in accommodation.