Head Chef | Award winning Restaurant | Hertfordshire
“You want freedom? You want real produce? You want a kitchen where standards stay high? This is a role where your ideas shape the offer!”
The kitchen
An award winning, Independent restaurant with rooms near Hitchin
Part of a wider estate
Team of 9 to 10 chefs
Busy services with high expectations
Sunday lunch up to 180 covers
Three private dining rooms plus terrace and garden for 80 covers
Restaurant with rooms cooking across breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and private dining
Regular events including wine dinners, tasting menus, and a summer feast over fire pop-up
“You own the restaurant, you shape the food, You set the standards”
Produce-led cooking
Menus are driven by seasonality and British ingredients.
Daily produce from an exceptional kitchen garden, including heritage tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, soft fruits, and fresh herbs
Local suppliers, game, and venison
Strong focus on changing menus and daily specials
“Use the garden to create food with meaning”
The role
Lead, train, and develop a team of 9 to 10 chefs
Deliver consistent 2 AA Rosette level food (maybe even push for a 3rd)
Create your own menus within the ethos of the restaurant
Bring fresh ideas and evolve the offer
Control GP, labour, stock, and waste
Stay present on the pass in a busy kitchen
You must bring
Proven experience as a Head Chef
2 AA Rosette background
Experience in quality-led, busy kitchens
Strong knowledge of British produce and seasonality
Creative mindset with discipline and structure
Confident leadership style
“This is for an established Head Chef ready to leave a mark.”
Package
£45,000 + Tronc + Bonus
OTE £55,000
“You get freedom, you get support, You get produce that inspires menus”
Do you want your food to matter again? Then apply today
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
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PartTime