Head Chef

Peoplebank; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality establishment in Ludlow seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. The role involves menu creation, food preparation, and ensuring high culinary standards. Candidates should have proven experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel and demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills. The position offers opportunities for culinary innovation, and adherence to food safety regulations is essential. Perks include employee discounts and meals on duty.

Benefits

£60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate

Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries

50% off Food & Beverage

Meals on duty provided

Access to Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume hotel or restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices.

Responsibilities

• Menu creation and food preparation for high culinary standards.
• Oversee kitchen staff and maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Manage food costs and control stock ordering.
• Create a harmonious working environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Set in the Bull Ring in the historic town of Ludlow.

The Role of Head Chef

The Head Chef role is a great opportunity for a passionate Head Chef or Sous Chef to join and lead the team. Our Head Chef will take ownership of the kitchen and run it your way and work with our team to deliver quality food.

Our Head Chef will have passion and commitment to delivering quality, be confident in managing and leading a kitchen to ensure the preparation & production of food to a high standard, you will have the autonomy to create a vison to inspire the kitchen brigade.

As Head Chef you will lead the kitchen in producing a memorable food experience, ensure all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards are adhered to. You will have a passion for quality and service, have exceptional organisational skills and be able to work using your own initiative.

You will ensure that stock is controlled, ordering is managed and that food costs are met whilst creating a harmonise working environment.

This is an ideal role for someone with previous Senior Chef or Kitchen Manager experience with an eye for detail & a passion for delivering a great offering.

Job Overview:

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for menu creation, food preparation, kitchen management, and ensuring high culinary standards. You will oversee kitchen staff, maintain hygiene and safety regulations, and work closely with hotel management to enhance the food and beverage offering.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume hotel or restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations.
• Passion for culinary innovation and delivering outstanding dining experiences.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices (e.g., HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred).
• £60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Meals on duty provided
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day on-line GP appointments