Head Chef

Northumberland Area

£17.00 - £18.00 per hour

Full Time | Permanent | Approx. 50 Hours Per Week

A well-established hospitality venue is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on chef to take ownership of a food-led business with a loyal customer base and a popular weekend carvery service.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high food standards, excellent kitchen organisation, and compliance with food safety regulations. You'll lead a small team, manage stock and ordering, and play a key role in maintaining the venue's reputation for quality food and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen operation
• Prepare and deliver high-quality food consistently
• Manage stock control and ordering
• Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Lead, support and develop kitchen staff
• Oversee busy weekend carvery services
• Control food quality, portioning and wastage
• Ensure an efficient and organised kitchen environment

Requirements

• Previous Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager experience
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Experience managing stock, food safety and kitchen operations
• Ability to perform during busy service periods
• Passion for delivering high-quality food
• Able to work weekends and peak trading periods
• Own transport required due to location

The Team

• 1 Sous Chef
• Pot Wash Assistants
• Support from Front of House staff when required

Salary & Benefits

• £17.00 per hour, with flexibility up to £18.00 per hour for the right candidate
• Approximately 50 hours per week with additional hours available
• Full-time, permanent position
• Staff food discount whilst on shift
• Friends & Family discount scheme
• Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Supportive working environment

Working Pattern

• Wednesday to Sunday
• Regular weekend working required
• Permanent, year-round position

If you're an experienced chef looking to take ownership of a kitchen and join a successful hospitality business, we'd love to hear from you.