Full job descriptionHead 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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