Head Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Leicester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Menu Development Kitchen Management Food Costing Culinary Techniques Health and Sanitation Team Management Recipe Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head Chef

We are looking for a Head Chef to run our kitchen at the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Restaurant.

Chef Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a small team.
  • Develop and plan menus and daily specials.
  • Create prep lists for kitchen crew.
  • Manage food costing and inventory.
  • Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.
  • Establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.

Chef Qualifications / Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
  • Understanding of menu and recipe development techniques
  • Ongoing awareness of culinary trends
  • Understanding of health and sanitation laws
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • 2-3 years experience in high-volume kitchens
  • Previous kitchen management experience

Expected start date: ASAP

Job Types: Full-time,

Permanent  Salary: £28000,000.00 – £35,000 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Referral programme

  Schedule: • 8 hour shift

• working days: Tuesday to sunday

• Weekend availability

Location: Leicester

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay  on experiennce

• Chef: 2 years (preferred)

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