Lead Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Hart; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing café in Hook, Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Lead Chef to oversee kitchen operations. This role offers a £34,000 salary with flexible hours and a 4:30 pm finish. The ideal candidate will have strong kitchen management skills, a passion for fresh food, and experience in leading a team. Join a friendly team in a peaceful countryside setting with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership or Kitchen Manager role.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food hygiene compliance.
• A passion for fresh food and seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Plan, prep, and present high-quality dishes.
• Create menus that reflect seasonal produce.
• Lead a small kitchen team and oversee rotas.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety compliance

Menu development

Team leadership

Customer feedback management

Job description

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Lead Chef – Flexible Rota & 4:30pm Finish at a Growing Café in Hook, Basingstoke

Looking for a Lead Chef role in Hook, Basingstoke that offers a great work/life balance, creative freedom, and genuine career development? This exciting opportunity offers an early finish, flexibility, and the chance to help shape the future of an already much-loved local café.

Why apply for this Lead Chef role in Hook, Basingstoke?

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£34,000 annual salary
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Flexible rota & 4:30pm finish – no late nights
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Company bonus scheme
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Career development and growth opportunities
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Be part of a friendly, welcoming team in a peaceful countryside setting

What you’ll be doing:

As the Lead Chef, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operations at this popular café. Your responsibilities will include:

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Planning, prepping and presenting high-quality dishes
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Creating menus that reflect seasonal produce and customer preferences
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Leading a small kitchen team and overseeing rotas
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Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
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Managing stock, suppliers and kitchen budgets
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Working closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a smooth service
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Driving improvements in customer experience and footfall through creative specials and feedback

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an ambitious and experienced Chef with a strong understanding of kitchen management and food safety, along with the creativity to develop engaging café menus. You’ll need:

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A passion for fresh food and seasonal ingredients
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Proven experience in a kitchen leadership or Kitchen Manager role
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Strong understanding of HACCP and food hygiene compliance
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A people-first mindset with the ability to lead and inspire others
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A proactive approach to customer feedback and menu development

If you’re a talented Lead Chef ready to make your mark in a kitchen that values balance, creativity, and quality – this is the opportunity for you.

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.

Job Number │ GW933465 / INDSOTONCHEF

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.