Head Chef

Head Chef | Daytime Hours | £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonuses | Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonuses
Hours: Predominantly daytime hours with the latest finish around 8pm

Looking for a Head Chef role where you can put your own stamp on the menu without sacrificing your evenings? This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the kitchen at a prestigious golf and hospitality venue, with the freedom to create seasonal menus, develop the team, and drive the food offering forward.

What’s in it for you?

• £45,000 – £50,000 salary + Bonus
• Predominantly daytime hours
• Latest finish around 8pm
• Full menu autonomy
• Fresh food operation using quality local produce
• Creative freedom to develop new dishes and seasonal menus
• Supportive senior management team
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Career development within a growing hospitality business

The role

As Head Chef, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading the brigade while continually evolving the food offering.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Creating and developing fresh, seasonal menus
• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team
• Delivering high-quality food across daily service, events, and functions
• Managing food costings, GP, stock control, and kitchen budgets
• Building strong relationships with local suppliers and sourcing quality produce
• Maintaining exceptional food hygiene, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards
• Driving consistency, creativity, and operational excellence throughout the kitchen

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or an accomplished Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
• Strong fresh food background with a passion for seasonal cooking
• Proven menu development and costing experience
• Commercial awareness with excellent GP and stock management skills
• A calm, positive leadership style that brings the best out of the team
• Someone with the drive and ambition to continually improve and grow the food offering
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Why join?

This isn’t a role where you’ll simply maintain what’s already there. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the kitchen, introduce your own ideas, and build a food offering you’re proud of. If you’re looking for creative freedom, sensible hours, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a quality hospitality operation, this is a role worth exploring.

Apply now and take the next step as Head Chef in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Consultant: Bradley Baxendale
Job Number: INDCHEFS / 936839
Job Role: Head Chef
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

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