Lead Chef — Create, Lead & Elevate the Kitchen

Restaurant Associates UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch and coffee while on duty

Free on-site gym and parking

Monthly prize raffle for event tickets

Extensive training and progression

Discounts on partner brands

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK in Chester is seeking a Lead Chef to head a small kitchen team, ensuring top-quality, well-presented food and a smooth lunchtime service. You’ll oversee safety, ordering and stock, while partnering with the General Manager to drive standards and grow the business.

The role requires passion for food, team leadership, and a keen eye for cost control and commercial impact, with opportunities for development and progression within a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a kitchen team.
• Knows allergens, HACCP and health & safety standards.
• Manages stock, ordering and financial controls.
• Understands impact of food costs on GP and overall business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small kitchen team.
• Oversee food safety and compliance in the kitchen.
• Manage ordering, stock levels and wastage.
• Collaborate with General Manager to raise standards and drive lunchtime service.

Skills

People leadership

Food safety

Stock management

Cost awareness

Tools

Ordering systems

Job description

Restaurant Associates UK in Chester is seeking a Lead Chef to head a small kitchen team, ensuring top-quality, well-presented food and a smooth lunchtime service. You’ll oversee safety, ordering and stock, while partnering with the General Manager to drive standards and grow the business.

The role requires passion for food, team leadership, and a keen eye for cost control and commercial impact, with opportunities for development and progression within a supportive, professional environment.