Head Chef

HEAD CHEF | Luxury Seaside Hotel | Northumberland Coast Permanent | Full-Time | Start ASAP
We're a Michelin Key holding, TripAdvisor Top 10% globally rated coastal hotel in Northumberland and we're looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen — creatively, operationally and commercially.
The Role You'll take full ownership of the kitchen operation, leading and developing a talented brigade to deliver exceptional food and consistently high standards. From seasonal menu creation and innovative dishes to managing service, you'll drive the kitchen forward with creativity, passion and commercial awareness.
You'll be responsible for food costings, GP targets, supplier relationships, stock control and kitchen profitability. You'll also take ownership of implementing, maintaining and continually improving kitchen procedures, systems and standards, ensuring consistency, efficiency and accountability across the brigade.
You'll lead by example, developing your team, maintaining a positive kitchen culture and ensuring full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
You'll Need Proven Head Chef experience within a luxury hotel, restaurant or hospitality environment.

A strong track record of leading, motivating and developing kitchen teams.

Excellent menu development skills with a passion for seasonal, high-quality ingredients.

Strong commercial awareness, including food costing, GP management and budget control.

Confidence leading a busy kitchen and maintaining exceptional standards throughout service.

Experience implementing and improving kitchen SOPs, systems and procedures.

Full Food Safety and HACCP knowledge.

A proactive, hands-on approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Flexibility to work a 5-from-7 rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

The Package Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience.

KPI-based performance bonus scheme.

Exceptional tips scheme.

On-site accommodation available.

28 days holiday + group pension.

Staff discount + career development opportunities.

Support from Head Office and the Head Chef at our sister hotel.

Be part of an amazing team in a stunning location, leading a kitchen where quality, creativity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
Apply now — we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

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