About the Role
Building lasting culinary partnerships – connecting exceptional chefs with kitchens where both can thrive.
We're looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a busy, community-loved branded rotisserie chicken restaurant where fresh food, great people and high standards are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a high-volume operation with a strong reputation for quality. Every dish is prepared fresh with care, and we're looking for a leader who shares that passion while inspiring their team to deliver consistently outstanding food and service within a small but passionate and ambitious group.
What you'll be doing:
Leading, coaching and developing a motivated kitchen team.
Driving food quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment.
Championing exceptional food safety and hygiene standards.
Managing stock, ordering, GP and kitchen labour effectively via solid integrated sytems.
Creating a positive, people-first culture where everyone can thrive.
Working closely with the management team to deliver an outstanding guest experience every day.
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready for the next step.
Thrives in a high-volume branded or fresh food environment.
Is passionate about fresh food and takes real pride in every plate. Although the venue itself is not largest, over 40% of the weekly revenue is online/platform - so volume, and organisational skills are key.
Has excellent food safety knowledge and never compromises on standards.
Is a natural people leader who enjoys developing teams and creating a positive kitchen culture.
Remains calm under pressure and leads by example.
What's on offer:
£34,000–£36,000 basic salary - Performance-related bonus.
This would be a great venue for a keen and capable Sous chef to grow into a superstar first head chef position, with a developing and strong bond / team culture its long time stability not a short summer stint.
A people-focused business that genuinely values its teams.
Fresh food operation with quality at its core.
Ongoing development and genuine opportunities to progress.
The chance to lead a kitchen that's at the centre of a much-loved local restaurant.
If you're a passionate chef who believes great food starts with great people and you're ready to lead a busy fresh food kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
Ability to commute/relocate:
Liverpool: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Min 7 years of culinary experience,
Casual dining - gastro pubs, with fresh food background
Passion for teamwork, development commitment and growth
Licence/Certification:
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
H&S level 2 (required)
Allergen awareness training (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
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.
£34,000 - £36,000 plus quarterly bonus and tips