Head Chef in Blackburn

Stanley House Hotel & Spa – Mellor, Lancashire

Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a luxury boutique hotel set in 54 acres of stunning Ribble Valley countryside. With exceptional bedrooms, award‑winning events, quality dining and a world‑class spa, it’s a standout place to develop your culinary career.

Join Us at an Exciting Time

We’re investing in our culinary offer, with a kitchen refurbishment planned for the new year, and we’ve introduced a new 4‑day working week (40 hours per week) for the kitchen brigade, to support balance and attract top talent.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a driven, creative and quality‑focused Head Chef to help lead our food offering. Reporting to the Executive Head Chef you’ll play a key role in shaping menus, driving consistency, and developing a high‑performing team. This role is ideal for an experienced Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up in a supportive, ambitious environment.

What You’ll Lead

• Supporting and deputising for the Executive Head Chef across all outlets and events
• Leading, inspiring and developing the kitchen brigade
• Delivering innovative, seasonal and commercially minded menus
• Overseeing kitchen operations including cost control, standards, safety and prep
• Ensuring exceptional quality and consistency across the hotel’s dining experiences

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary + TRONC
• 4‑day working week for the kitchen team
• Discounts on stays and Food & Beverage across leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio of hotels
• Learning & professional development opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced annual and family leave
• £500 service bonus for every 5 years service
• Team Member of the Month/Year awards
• Uniform provided

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY who is a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.