Head Chef – £40,000 per annum Location: Leyland, Lancashire Full Time - Permanent
Perfect Recruitment are working with a new client in the Leyland area who are looking to appoint an experienced Head Chef to take the lead in their kitchen at an established, food-led venue.
The focus is firmly on quality rather than quantity, with a small, consistent menu built around fresh, locally sourced produce and an excellent reputation for traditional, high-quality food. Sunday roasts are a particular feature of the offering.
This is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys having ownership of a kitchen, bringing ideas to the table and maintaining consistently high standards.
The Role
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team.
- Manage supplier relationships, sourcing and ordering.
- Develop and refine menus, ensuring quality, consistency and commercial awareness.
- Oversee food preparation and service, maintaining excellent standards.
- Drive the continued development of the food offering, including the Sunday roast menu.
The Ideal Candidate
- An experienced Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
- Passionate about fresh produce, seasonal ingredients and quality-led cooking.
- Confident managing suppliers, stock, ordering and kitchen operations.
- Creative and commercially minded, with the ability to develop a focused menu.
- Takes pride in delivering consistently excellent food.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £40,000 per annum.
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Two consecutive days off each week.
- Food service between 12pm and 8pm.
- A quality-focused environment with scope to influence the menu and kitchen operation.
- Six-day trading week.
Start Date: Ideally ASAP.
If you're an ambitious chef looking for a role where you can take ownership, make an impact and work with quality local produce, we'd love to hear from you.
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Head Chef in Leyland employer: Perfect Recruitment Ltd.
Join a well-established 4-star countryside hotel in Wigan, where you'll be part of a professional and friendly kitchen team dedicated to delivering high-quality dishes for various events. Enjoy an excellent work-life balance, free meals on shift, and ongoing training opportunities that foster your career growth in a supportive environment. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with a respected employer that values your contributions and encourages a positive team spirit.
