Senior Hotel Head Chef | Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

KSB Recruitment; Ollerton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £42k-£48k

Permanent full-time

Senior leadership role

Menu development involvement

Career development

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef in Ollerton to lead a busy hotel kitchen. You will drive day-to-day operations, influence menus and ensure top food quality and guest satisfaction. This hands-on leadership role requires strong team development and cost control across multiple outlets.

Join a senior leadership team within a hotel group, with opportunities to shape standards, menus and events while maintaining focus on safety and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Experience within a hotel or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
• Understanding of food cost control and stock management.
• Passion for food, quality and delivering an excellent guest experience.
• A hands-on, organised and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate the kitchen team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Support menu development, seasonal changes and special events.
• Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen requirements.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members.
• Work closely with Front of House and the wider hotel management team.
• Monitor guest feedback and continually improve standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Team development

Organised

Job description

KSB Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head Chef in Ollerton to lead a busy hotel kitchen. You will drive day-to-day operations, influence menus and ensure top food quality and guest satisfaction. This hands-on leadership role requires strong team development and cost control across multiple outlets.

Join a senior leadership team within a hotel group, with opportunities to shape standards, menus and events while maintaining focus on safety and high-quality service.