Head Chef - The Tempus (Finalist Small Hotel of Year)

The Tempus at Charlton Hall - Northumberland

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Salary: £45,000 + £5,000 KPI bonus + very healthy service charge
Finalist: VisitBritain Small Hotel of the Year
The Doxford Group is looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the food operation at The Tempus and help take its culinary offering to another level.
The Tempus is one of Northumberlands most distinctive hotel and dining destinations, and a finalist in VisitBritain Small Hotel of the Year. This is a hands-on role for a chef who wants to cook, lead from the front, raise standards, build a stronger team and create food that guests remember.
The role focuses on The Tempus, while working as part of the wider estate food operation alongside Charlton Hall and Doxford Barns. You will report to the General Manager and Group Executive Head Chef.
Previous Rosette-standard experience is essential. We want someone who understands the consistency, flavour, presentation, discipline and attention to detail needed to achieve and maintain that level.
Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation at The Tempus.
Be hands-on in service and set the standard from the front.
Recruit, train, coach and develop a stronger kitchen brigade.
Create seasonal menus built around quality local and regional produce.
Drive The Tempus towards AA Rosette-level standards.
Maintain consistency across hotel dining, breakfasts, private dining, events and functions.
Control food GP, stock, wastage, ordering, supplier costs and labour awareness.
Work closely with the General Manager and Group Executive Head Chef on standards, performance and guest experience.
Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety, compliance and kitchen systems.
Who Were Looking For A proven Head Chef, strong Senior Sous Chef, or chef from a quality hotel, restaurant or destination hospitality background.
Must have previous experience working at AA Rosette standard, or within a kitchen operating at a similar recognised quality level.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, train and motivate chefs.
A genuine passion for local, seasonal and high-quality produce.
Commercially aware, with strong understanding of GP, stock, wastage and supplier control.
Creative, organised, calm under pressure and able to maintain high standards without ego.
Ambitious to improve food reputation and help take The Tempus culinary offer to another level.
Package £45,000 salary.
£5,000 KPI bonus.
Very healthy service charge.
Senior leadership role within The Tempus.
Opportunity to shape the food identity of one of Northumberlands most exciting hospitality venues.
Supportive ownership, senior management and beautiful Northumberland setting.
The Opportunity This is a role for a chef who wants more than just a title. It is for someone who wants to cook, lead, recruit, train, develop a team, protect standards and help build the future food identity of The Tempus. xwzovoh
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note explaining why you are the right person for this role.