Head Chef

PermanentNEW

Head Chef – Salary £45,000 – £50,000 – Hotel – Ludlow

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Head Chef to lead the kitchen at this busy, award-winning restaurant and Hotel in Ludlow. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a high-performing kitchen and make a real impact on both the team and the guest experience.

Why Join Us?

• Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 D.O.E
• Meals on duty provided
• Family and Friends room discount rates within the group
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day on-line GP appointments
• Quarterly Shining Star recognition
• Annual colleague celebrations
• A supportive and engaging working environment

The Role

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for leading the kitchen operation, inspiring your team, and ensuring every dish is delivered to an exceptional standard. You’ll play a key role in driving performance, maintaining compliance, and consistently exceeding guest expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the kitchen during service, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency
• Planning and coordinating kitchen operations alongside senior management
• Coaching and developing your team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
• Creating seasonal, high-quality menus that reflect current trends and guest demand
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
• Managing recruitment, training, and ongoing development of the team
• Controlling costs and driving profitability through effective stock and menu management
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and value
• Acting as a key communicator between kitchen, front of house, and guests
• Maintaining high standards and performance during busy service periods

About You

You’ll work closely with the General Manager, combining creativity with strong operational control to deliver an outstanding food offering.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has at least 3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a similar setting
• Has experience delivering 1-2 rosette standard cuisine
• Is passionate about fresh, high-quality food and great guest experiences
• Is organised, detail-focused, and solutions-oriented
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) Food Safety Level 3 certification
• Is adaptable, flexible, and confident managing change

If you’re passionate about cooking from scratch, enjoy leading from the front, and are ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you about this Head Chef job in Ludlow

Job Number INDCHEFS | 935656
Location │ Ludlow
Role │ Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.