Head Chef

Head Chef - £45,000 + Tips & Bonus

Role: Head Chef
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £45,000 + Tips + Bonus

Platinum Recruitment is working with a well-established destination village pub in the Stevenage area, known for its welcoming atmosphere and great selection of quality pub classics.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on chef who wants creative input, kitchen ownership and the chance to develop a popular food-led pub operation.

What's in it for you?

• £45,000 basic salary
• Tips + bonus
• Great selection of pub classics
• Fresh, quality ingredients
• Creative input on menus
• Lead and develop the kitchen team
• Opportunity to put your own stamp on the food
• Destination village pub
• Beautiful countryside setting
• Long-term career opportunity

About the Role

As Head Chef, you'll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading the team and ensuring consistently high standards across every service.

You'll have the opportunity to develop the food offering, introduce seasonal specials and put your own stamp on a menu centred around great-quality pub classics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Develop menus and seasonal specials
• Deliver consistently high-quality pub food
• Maintain excellent food quality and presentation
• Manage GP, stock and ordering
• Recruit, train and mentor chefs
• Maintain food hygiene and kitchen standards
• Lead from the front during busy services
• Work closely with the management team
• Help develop and grow the food offering

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef, or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.

You'll be passionate about quality pub food, confident leading a team and comfortable taking full ownership of a busy kitchen.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to make their mark and help develop a successful destination pub.

Interested?

If you're a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef looking for a great opportunity in Stevenage with £45,000 + tips and bonus, click Apply Now and one of the Platinum Recruitment team will be in touch.

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Consultant: Jason Reed
Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS
Job Role: Head Chef
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.