At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative kitchen team and develop exciting menus with locally sourced ingredients.
- Company: Join an independent hospitality business known for exceptional food and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative freedom, and a positive working culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape the future of a well-established venue.
- Why this job: Make your mark as a Head Chef in a vibrant restaurant-and-deli concept.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen leadership and a passion for culinary creativity.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Flavour Network are partnering with an exciting independent hospitality business to recruit an experienced and passionate Head Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, commercially driven chef to lead the kitchen at a well-established restaurant-and-deli concept. The successful candidate for the Head Chef role will have genuine creative freedom to shape the menu, build and develop a high-performing kitchen team, and help establish the venue as a destination for exceptional food.
Working with high-quality, locally sourced produce, including whole-animal butchery and in-house dry ageing, you’ll take ownership of every aspect of the kitchen operation, from menu development and food quality to financial performance, stock control, compliance, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef looking to make their mark in a business that values creativity, quality, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities for the Head Chef- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional working culture
- Take ownership of menu development across: All-day dining, Sunday roasts, Retail deli products, Event menus including canapés, set menus and feasting menus
- Manage kitchen labour costs and staffing levels in line with business objectives
Head Chef employer: The Flavour Network
The Flavour Network offers an exceptional work environment for the Stores Person role in Leicester, where you can thrive in a dynamic and supportive culture. With competitive salaries, a company pension, and free on-site parking, employees are encouraged to grow and contribute to innovative warehouse processes within a rapidly expanding business. This hands-on position not only allows for personal development but also provides the chance to make a meaningful impact on the efficiency of operations and customer satisfaction.
