Head Chef

Head Chef - Permanent Role!

Location: Newchurch - Burton on Trent

Salary: £48,667.50

Hours: 45 Hours per Week 7/8am starts 5 Days out of 7

Blue Arrow are recruiting for a hands on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a prestigious hospitality venue in Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast paced, high standard environment and enjoys working alongside their team to deliver outstanding food.

This is not a stand back management role, you will be fully operational, setting the tone for quality, consistency and service.

As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day to day kitchen operation, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times while developing and leading your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading from the front - cooking, plating and maintaining exceptional standards
• Managing daily kitchen operations to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Supporting menu development using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce
• Training, mentoring and motivating chefs and kitchen staff
• Managing stock, controlling costs and reducing waste
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and COSHH regulations
• Engaging with guests and acting on feedback to drive continuous improvement

We are looking for a confident and experienced Head Chef who brings both leadership and operational strength.

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef role
• Hands on approach with a passion for fresh, quality food
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire a team
• Calm under pressure with excellent organisational skills
• Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance
• Flexible approach to working hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

• Competitive salary of £48,667.50
• 45-hour contract, 5 days out of 7
• Work within a high end, well established hospitality environment
• Free daily meals
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Staff discounts on stays, spa days, food, drink and retail
• Pension scheme
• Free on site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Structured induction and training
• Career development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme

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