Borehamwood
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 businessThe 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 kitchenWhat 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 skillsWhy 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 / (phone number removed) Job Role: Head Chef Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy