Seasonal Menu Lead & Kitchen Mentor (Flexible Hours)

Le Strange Arms; Hunstanton; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff incentives

Flexible hours

Tips with Wagestream

Growth opportunities

Room and food discounts

Chestnut Hub discounts

Staff meals included

Industry qualifications

Referral bonuses up to £1500

Job summary

Chestnut is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. We champion fresh, locally sourced ingredients, seasonal creativity, and dishes that feel like home for guests.

If you’re passionate about great food and thrive in a positive, supportive kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. We offer incentives, flexible hours, tips, and opportunities for growth within a vibrant hospitality group across East Anglia.

Qualifications

• Designing and developing exciting seasonal menus that reflect Chestnut’s vision.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Ensuring every dish meets a high standard for taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Overseeing kitchen operations including inventory, cost control and food safety

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal menus reflecting Chestnut’s vision.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff to foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure all dishes meet high standards for taste and presentation.
• Oversee inventory, cost control, and food safety in the kitchen.
• Manage dry stock and accurate ordering.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to maintain a high-performing team culture

Skills

Menu development

Staff training

Kitchen operations

Cost control

Job description

Chestnut is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. We champion fresh, locally sourced ingredients, seasonal creativity, and dishes that feel like home for guests.

If you’re passionate about great food and thrive in a positive, supportive kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. We offer incentives, flexible hours, tips, and opportunities for growth within a vibrant hospitality group across East Anglia.