Head Chef

Crest Hotels Group; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group located in Ludlow is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this role, you will oversee menu creation, food preparation, and ensure high culinary standards while managing kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in high-volume settings, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to food safety. This is an excellent opportunity to bring culinary innovation to a renowned establishment.

Benefits

50% off Food & Beverage

Meals on duty provided

Access to Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for menu creation and food preparation.
• Oversee kitchen staff and maintain high culinary standards.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety regulations are met.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Menu planning

Food costing

Culinary innovation

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

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