At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen, create seasonal menus, and develop a passionate team.
- Company: Prestigious golf and hospitality venue in Borehamwood.
- Benefits: Salary up to £50,000, bonuses, daytime hours, and career development.
- Other info: Supportive management and opportunity to shape the kitchen's direction.
- Why this job: Enjoy creative freedom and make a real impact on the food offering.
- Qualifications: Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with a passion for fresh cooking.
The predicted salary is between 47500 - 47500 £ per year.
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonuses
Hours: Predominantly daytime hours with the latest finish around 8pm
Looking for a Head Chef role where you can put your own stamp on the menu without sacrificing your evenings? This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the kitchen at a prestigious golf and hospitality venue, with the freedom to create seasonal menus, develop the team, and drive the food offering forward.
What's in it for you?
- £45,000 - £50,000 salary + Bonus
- Predominantly daytime hours
- Latest finish around 8pm
- Full menu autonomy
- Fresh food operation using quality local produce
- Creative freedom to develop new dishes and seasonal menus
- Supportive senior management team
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Career development within a growing hospitality business
The role
As Head Chef, you'll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading the brigade while continually evolving the food offering. You'll be responsible for:
- Creating and developing fresh, seasonal menus
- Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
- Delivering high-quality food across daily service, events, and functions
- Managing food costings, GP, stock control, and kitchen budgets
- Building strong relationships with local suppliers and sourcing quality produce
- Maintaining exceptional food hygiene, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards
- Driving consistency, creativity, and operational excellence throughout the kitchen
What we're looking for
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or an accomplished Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
- Strong fresh food background with a passion for seasonal cooking
- Proven menu development and costing experience
- Commercial awareness with excellent GP and stock management skills
- A calm, positive leadership style that brings the best out of the team
- Someone with the drive and ambition to continually improve and grow the food offering
- Strong organisational and communication skills
Why join?
This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain what's already there. You'll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the kitchen, introduce your own ideas, and build a food offering you're proud of. If you're looking for creative freedom, sensible hours, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a quality hospitality operation, this is a role worth exploring.
Apply now and take the next step as Head Chef in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Contact Details:
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment Team
