About the Role
Building lasting culinary partnerships – connecting exceptional chefs with kitchens where both can thrive.
The Chef Hub is delighted to be partnering with a beautiful 1 AA Rosette country hotel in the heart of Northumberland to recruit their next Head Chef.
This is more than a Head Chef vacancy—it's an opportunity to shape a kitchen with genuine backing from an experienced Executive Chef who believes in developing people, not controlling them. Whether you're already leading a kitchen or you're an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Venue
Set within stunning Northumberland countryside, this established hospitality business offers:
1 AA Rosette restaurant
A thriving wedding and events operation
27 beautifully appointed bedrooms
Luxury on-site glamping pods
Strong local reputation with year-round trade
No two days are the same. One service could be delivering refined restaurant dining, the next creating unforgettable wedding breakfasts or bespoke event menus.
The Opportunity
You'll inherit a well-supported kitchen with the resources, investment and leadership needed to succeed.
Working alongside a long-standing Executive Chef, you'll have the freedom to:
Develop exciting seasonal menus
Create a positive, high-performing kitchen culture
Lead, coach and inspire your brigade
Drive consistency across restaurant, weddings and events
Help shape the future direction of the food offering
This isn't about firefighting. It's about building something you're proud of.
We're Looking For
Open-minded. Diligent. Professional.
You may already be a successful Head Chef looking for a fresh challenge.
Or perhaps you're a talented Sous Chef who knows you're ready for the next step and simply needs the right environment to prove it.
What matters most is:
Passion for quality fresh food
Strong leadership and communication
Organisation and attention to detail
Calmness under pressure
A desire to build a team people enjoy coming to work for
Ambition to continually improve standards
What's on Offer
Competitive salary
Excellent work-life balance compared to many hospitality operations of simple straight shifts
Genuine solid coaching and support from an experienced long standing Executive Chef
Genuine autonomy to influence menus, operations and culture
Investment in people, equipment and standards
Long-term career progression within a stable business
The opportunity to lead one of Northumberland's most exciting hospitality venues
If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your team comes first and your career can genuinely progress, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.
Requirements
Northumberland: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Driving will be essential to the location in this role - However temporary on site accommodation is available for 8 weeks to help settle in.
Experience:
Min 10 years of culinary experience,
Casual dining, volume and quality driven
Wedding/events experience required
Confident knowledge of costing, EHO requirements
Passion for teamwork, commitment and growth in a remote area
Licence/Certification:
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum required)
H&S level 2 (required)
Allergen awareness training & N-Law proficient (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required) only, no sponsorship is available at this time
The Chef Hub is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, please contact us directly, should you have any further questions or concerns.
Eligibility to Work in the UK at The Chef Hub, we are committed to ensuring all our team members have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must provide valid documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with current Home Office regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, a British or Irish passport, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa that permits work in the UK.
UP to £47,000 - Plus Tronc & Tips