Head Chef - Lead Seasonal Kitchen, Mentor & Earn Benefits

Heartwood Inns Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Reading is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years of experience, a proven track record of leadership, and the ability to run a kitchen effectively with a focus on fresh food cuisine. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including private healthcare and generous discounts at company locations.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Private healthcare through Bupa

50% off food at any Heartwood Collection sites

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience as a Head Chef.
• Proven record of leadership skills.
• Experience with financial management in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Run service from the line with fresh food cuisine.
• Deliver training and support to chefs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Fresh food cuisine preparation

Team training and support

Job description

A leading hospitality company in Reading is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years of experience, a proven track record of leadership, and the ability to run a kitchen effectively with a focus on fresh food cuisine. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including private healthcare and generous discounts at company locations.