Head Chef

Head Chef Northumberland Area £17.00 - £18.00 per hour Full Time Permanent Approx. 50 Hours Per Week A well-established hospitality venue is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on chef to take ownership of a food-led business with a loyal customer base and a popular weekend carvery service. The Role As Head Chef, you will oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high food standards, excellent kitchen organisation, and compliance with food safety regulations. You''ll lead a small team, manage stock and ordering, and play a key role in maintaining the venue''s reputation for quality food and service. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the kitchen operation Prepare and deliver high-quality food consistently Manage stock control and ordering Maintain food hygiene and health and safety standards Lead, support and develop kitchen staff Oversee busy weekend carvery services Control food quality, portioning and wastage Ensure an efficient and organised kitchen environment Requirements Previous Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager experience Strong leadership and organisational skills Experience managing stock, food safety and kitchen operations Ability to perform during busy service periods Passion for delivering high-quality food Able to work weekends and peak trading periods Own transport required due to location The Team 1 Sous Chef Pot Wash Assistants Support from ..... full job details .....