Lead Chef - Drive Kitchen Excellence & Team Performance

Hungry Horse - Bra_104; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career development

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Maternity/paternity policies

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hungry Horse in Wakefield is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen during peak service, inspiring your team to deliver consistent, high-quality meals every time.

You’ll drive standards, manage the pass, mentor staff, and ensure food safety and hygiene compliance while sustaining a welcoming culture across our well-known brands.

Join a team that values development, offers competitive pay, and promotes a supportive, safe working environment for kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and developing a high performing team.
• Ability to communicate clearly with your team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Strong focus on hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during busy service and guide the team to run smoothly.
• Ensure every dish meets high standards of quality and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene and safety compliance across the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Communication

Hygiene & safety

English proficiency

Job description

Hungry Horse in Wakefield is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen during peak service, inspiring your team to deliver consistent, high-quality meals every time.

You’ll drive standards, manage the pass, mentor staff, and ensure food safety and hygiene compliance while sustaining a welcoming culture across our well-known brands.

Join a team that values development, offers competitive pay, and promotes a supportive, safe working environment for kitchen staff.