Lead Chef — Creative Menus, Team Leader, High-Quality Kitchen

Talosats Careers; Fenrother Lane; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Talosats Careers in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, ensuring high-quality, well-presented dishes and consistent guest satisfaction. You will oversee food preparation, stock control, and menu development, driving specials and maintaining standards under pressure.

The role requires weekend work and overtime on occasions, with a focus on creativity, HACCP compliance, and team leadership to elevate our offering and grow our customer base.

Qualifications

• Busy kitchen experience, including carvery duties.
• Creative yet consistent, able to design dishes within specs.
• HACCP knowledge and food safety understanding.
• Ability to multitask and handle busy periods.
• Professional and reliable with calm under pressure.
• Strong prioritisation and time management.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene is advantageous; COSHH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the food preparation process, directing and overseeing all kitchen production.
• Approve, finish and present dishes before they reach the customer.
• Manage and work closely with your team to maintain high standards.
• Create menu items, recipes and specials for variety and quality.
• Determine inventory needs, manage stock levels and place orders.
• Ensure the kitchen meets HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Maintain safe working practices, COSHH awareness and report concerns.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Carvery experience

Food Hygiene Level 3

Time management

Calm under pressure

Team motivation

Job description

Talosats Careers in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, ensuring high-quality, well-presented dishes and consistent guest satisfaction. You will oversee food preparation, stock control, and menu development, driving specials and maintaining standards under pressure.

The role requires weekend work and overtime on occasions, with a focus on creativity, HACCP compliance, and team leadership to elevate our offering and grow our customer base.