Job Description

Head Chef

Luxury Hospitality & Events Venue – Northumberland

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary circa £45,000 depending on experience
• Shared tip pool in addition to salary
• Performance-based bonuses and pay reviews
• Approximately 40 hours per week over 5 days
• Straight shifts due to breakfast and evening-only service
• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount on food and alcohol
• Pension scheme
• Potential accommodation available for the right candidate
• Progression opportunities as the venue expands
• Creative input on menus and food direction
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Closed Monday evenings
• Closed all day Tuesday and Wednesday
• Closed Thursday breakfast service

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations of a luxury hospitality and events venue in Northumberland.

This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys creating elevated yet approachable dining experiences within a boutique hospitality environment focused on guest experience, weddings, private events, and seasonal programming. The owners have recently taken over and are wanting a chef with a vision to grow the Restaurant and events side of the business and be a real asset to the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and day-to-day food service
• Create and execute seasonal breakfast and dinner menus
• Manage food preparation, kitchen organisation, and service standards
• Lead kitchen staff and maintain a positive working environment
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety standards
• Manage inventory, ordering, supplier relationships, and food cost controls
• Collaborate with management on wedding, event, and private dining menus
• Maintain consistency and high-quality presentation across all services
• Manage all prep hours required for smooth service execution
• Ensure end-of-day kitchen cleaning, organisation, and sanitation standards are maintained at all times

Service Schedule

Breakfast Service: 8:00am – 10:00am
Dinner Service: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Additional hours outside active service periods will be required for:

• Food preparation
• Event preparation
• Kitchen cleaning and sanitation
• Inventory and operational duties

The venue also hosts:

• Weddings
• Private events
• Seasonal dining experiences
• Small-scale retreats and special events

Ideal Candidate

• Previous Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience preferred
• Strong understanding of hospitality and event-based service
• Comfortable managing both restaurant and event catering operations
• Ability to work independently and lead a small kitchen team
• Creative, organised, and guest-focused
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen compliance standards
• Rosette experience is highly welcomed

As the business grows, additional kitchen and support staff will be added to support operations and service levels.

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