Head Chef - Exciting New Venture | £35,000-£37,000 | Immediate Start | Near Bicster About the Venue: This is more than just a café. Nestled in a picturesque rural setting, the venue is currently undergoing a transformation-from a popular daytime café into a full-service restaurant and event space. With plans to host weddings, private functions, and seasonal events, this is a unique opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a growing destination.

The Role: As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for leading and inspiring a small kitchen team, designing fresh and seasonal menus, and ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentation. You'll play a key role in the venue's evolution, helping to build a strong kitchen culture and develop junior chefs as the business expands.

Key Responsibilities: - Lead day-to-day kitchen operations with a hands-on approach - Design and deliver creative, seasonal menus for café, restaurant, and events - Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff - Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance - Collaborate with management on menu planning and event catering

What there Looking For: - Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up - Passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients and modern British cuisine - Strong leadership and team development skills - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment - A proactive, can-do attitude and a genuine love for hospitality

What's on Offer: - Competitive salary of £35,000-£37,000 depending on experience - Opportunity to shape the future of a growing food and events venue - Supportive and collaborative working environment - Real scope for creativity and career progression - Immediate start available

This is a rare chance to be part of something special from the ground up. If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and leadership to a venue with big ambitions, we'd love to hear from you. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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