HEAD CHEF | Luxury Seaside Hotel | Northumberland Coast
Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Permanent | Full-Time | Start ASAPWere a highly rated seaside hotel on the Northumberland Coast, proudly ranked within the top 10% of hotels globally on TripAdvisor. Following a recent refurbishment of our bar and restaurant, were now looking for a talented Head Chef to take full ownership of our kitchen and lead the next phase of our food offering.The Role This is a hands-on leadership role within a small but ambitious kitchen team. Youll be responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality, seasonal menu that reflects our coastal location and premium positioning.Key responsibilities include:Creating and evolving seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced produceManaging food costs, GP margins, and supplier relationshipsLeading, training, and developing a motivated kitchen teamOverseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and qualityMaintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and complianceWorking closely with management to continuously improve the food offeringWhat Were Looking For Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step upBackground in hotel or quality-led, high-volume kitchensStrong understanding of food costing, GP, and kitchen financialsPassion for seasonal food and menu developmentA confident xwzovoh leader with a hands-on approach to team developmentSolid knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP proceduresFlexible and reliable, able to work a 5-from-7 rota including weekendsThe Package Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience) + bonus schemeExcellent tips packageOn-site accommodation available28 days holiday + company pensionStaff discounts and career development opportunitiesOngoing support from a wider hotel group…