Lead Chef | Innovative Kitchen Leader, Weekdays & Growth

Restaurant Associates UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch and coffee on duty

Free on-site gym and parking

Monthly prize raffle with event and🎟️s

Extensive training and progression

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a Lead Chef in Chester to lead a small kitchen team, ensure food safety and manage stock and ordering. You will work with the General Manager to raise standards, drive growth and deliver creative, high-quality lunchtime food for staff and clients.

The role emphasizes developing the operation, maintaining high standards, and providing excellent client experiences. On-site duties include early starts and a focus on food quality.

Qualifications

• Passion for high-quality, well-presented food with creativity.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and driving standards.
• Strong focus on food safety, allergens, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small kitchen team.
• Oversee food safety, allergens, due diligence, health & safety and compliance.
• Manage ordering, stock and financial controls.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to improve standards, grow the business and deliver high-quality lunchtime food.
• Deliver creative, high-quality lunchtime meals.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock management

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Job description

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a Lead Chef in Chester to lead a small kitchen team, ensure food safety and manage stock and ordering. You will work with the General Manager to raise standards, drive growth and deliver creative, high-quality lunchtime food for staff and clients.

The role emphasizes developing the operation, maintaining high standards, and providing excellent client experiences. On-site duties include early starts and a focus on food quality.