Head Chef

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Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
£45,000
Benefits Work closely with a driven, passionate, and extremely professional Executive Chef

Tronc

Free onsite parking

Free uniform – Full chef whites

Group Exclusive Discounts, including:
Hotel, spa, and golf discounts within the group

Friends & family rates across a global collection of luxury hotels

20% discount on food and beverage in on-site restaurants

Colleague restaurant

Competitive pension scheme

28 days holiday including public holidays

15 days service awards based on length of service

Ongoing training and career uncapped development opportunities

A genuinely unique culture and the chance to work with a team of extraordinary people

We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to join a prestigious luxury hotel, spa, and golf resort in Cheshire . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, hands-on kitchen leader to play a key role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences across multiple food outlets.
Working closely with the Executive Chef , you will lead the kitchen brigade, drive operational excellence, and uphold the highest standards of quality, consistency, and service.
Key Accountabilities Operational Leadership Lead the daily kitchen operation across multiple food outlets

Support the Executive Chef in menu planning and service execution

Ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and Food & Beverage teams

Take full responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef

Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation

Drive continuous improvement and culinary innovation

People Management & Training Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade

Manage rotas, payroll, and holiday planning

Handle staff queries and people-related matters

Conduct annual appraisals and performance reviews

Oversee departmental inductions and onboarding

Deliver and manage ongoing training and development programmes

Work closely with the Training & Quality Assurance Manager to identify training needs

Financial & Commercial Control Maintain tight control of food costs, GP, and kitchen budgets

Oversee ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships

Implement and monitor operational standards and procedures

Minimise waste and drive cost efficiency across the kitchen

Food & Service Excellence Ensure exceptional standards across restaurants, banqueting, room service, and colleague xwzovoh dining

Oversee colleague dining to ensure food is nutritious, balanced, and varied

Be actively involved in service and production as business demands

Consistently strive to exceed guest expectations

Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards

Adhere to all legal requirements, regulations, and company policies

Ideal Head Chef: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a 5-star or luxury hospitality environment

Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

Commercially focused with proven cost-control experience

Ability to motivate, develop, and retain high-performing kitchen teams

Confident decision-maker with a hands-on leadership approach

Excellent understanding of luxury kitchen operations and service standards”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-16”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “MSSHOSP”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__434172844__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=343” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Knutsford” } } }
Company: MSSHOSP
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Location: Knutsford
Job Description:

Head Chef Cheshire

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.£45,000Benefits Work closely with a driven, passionate, and extremely professional Executive Chef

Tronc

Free onsite parking

Free uniform – Full chef whites

Group Exclusive Discounts, including:Hotel, spa, and golf discounts within the group

Friends & family rates across a global collection of luxury hotels

20% discount on food and beverage in on-site restaurants

Colleague restaurant

Competitive pension scheme

28 days holiday including public holidays

15 days service awards based on length of service

Ongoing training and career uncapped development opportunities

A genuinely unique culture and the chance to work with a team of extraordinary people

We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to join a prestigious luxury hotel, spa, and golf resort in Cheshire . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, hands-on kitchen leader to play a key role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences across multiple food outlets.Working closely with the Executive Chef , you will lead the kitchen brigade, drive operational excellence, and uphold the highest standards of quality, consistency, and service.Key Accountabilities Operational Leadership Lead the daily kitchen operation across multiple food outlets

Support the Executive Chef in menu planning and service execution

Ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and Food & Beverage teams

Take full responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef

Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation

Drive continuous improvement and culinary innovation

People Management & Training Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade

Manage rotas, payroll, and holiday planning

Handle staff queries and people-related matters

Conduct annual appraisals and performance reviews

Oversee departmental inductions and onboarding

Deliver and manage ongoing training and development programmes

Work closely with the Training & Quality Assurance Manager to identify training needs

Financial & Commercial Control Maintain tight control of food costs, GP, and kitchen budgets

Oversee ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships

Implement and monitor operational standards and procedures

Minimise waste and drive cost efficiency across the kitchen

Food & Service Excellence Ensure exceptional standards across restaurants, banqueting, room service, and colleague xwzovoh dining

Oversee colleague dining to ensure food is nutritious, balanced, and varied

Be actively involved in service and production as business demands

Consistently strive to exceed guest expectations

Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards

Adhere to all legal requirements, regulations, and company policies

Ideal Head Chef: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a 5-star or luxury hospitality environment

Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

Commercially focused with proven cost-control experience

Ability to motivate, develop, and retain high-performing kitchen teams

Confident decision-maker with a hands-on leadership approach

Excellent understanding of luxury kitchen operations and service standards…

Posted: May 16th, 2026