Head Chef

Head Chef

£50,000 + Benefits

Kendal

Benefits:

• Beautiful kitchen in a countryside hotel
• Creative freedom across all menus
• Autonomy to build and lead your own kitchen team
• Balanced hours with split shifts and mornings covered by a breakfast chef
• Staff meals provided
• Supportive management
• Accommodation available

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Join a relaxed and elegant countryside venue known for modern, seasonal dishes that celebrate local produce. With various offerings including a refined A La Carte menu, a laid-back House menu, classic Sunday Roasts, and indulgent Afternoon Teas, this role gives you room to express creativity and influence across all touchpoints. Service is focused, precise, and guest-led the ideal spot for a Head Chef who values quality, presentation, and genuine hospitality.

Head Chef Ideal Profile:

• Comfortable designing and delivering fresh, seasonal menus with elegant presentation
• Experienced in managing kitchen GP targets around 32%
• Confident leading a small, agile brigade and adapting to business needs
• Skilled in balancing multiple menus including House, A La Carte, and Afternoon Tea
• Passionate about sourcing local ingredients and crafting house-baked items
• Organised and collaborative, supporting smooth service across departments

Head Chef Responsibilities:

• Oversee all food operations including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and room service
• Lead the kitchen team with a hands-on and supportive approach
• Maintain strong cost control while producing consistently high standards
• Collaborate with FOH to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Create daily staff meals and provide baked goods and biscuits for guests
• Support afternoon cake service and seasonal events across the hotel

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