Head Chef Boutique Hotel & Contemporary Italian Restaurant
15 days ago
Berwick
Head Chef The Kings Arms Hotel & Amore Ristorante | Berwick-upon-Tweed Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Performance Bonus Hours: 50 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Lead the Kitchen. Shape the Future. The Kings Arms Hotel is one of Northumberland's most exciting independent hospitality businesses. Following a major refurbishment, our 26-bedroom boutique hotel has been transformed into a stylish destination offering exceptional accommodation, a contemporary Italian restaurant, elegant cocktail bar, busy weddings and events venue, and a growing reputation for quality hospitality. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen and become a key member of our senior management team. This is more than a Head Chef position. It's an opportunity to influence the future of our food offering, develop your own team and play a key role in the continued success of the business. The Role Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen operation across all areas of the business, including: Breakfast service Lunch and dinner service Weddings and private events Corporate functions Seasonal menus and daily specials This is a hands-on leadership role. We're looking for a Head Chef who leads by example, enjoys developing people and takes genuine pride in running an organised, professional kitchen. You'll have the opportunity to shape menus, influence the direction of the food offering and build a strong kitchen culture within an ambitious independent hospitality business. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team. Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation. Design seasonal menus and daily specials. Manage food purchasing, stock control and supplier relationships. Maintain excellent food gross profit margins and kitchen labour costs. Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and allergen legislation. Recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff. Work closely with the front-of-house management team to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment. About You You'll be an experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to take the next step, with: Proven experience in a quality hotel or restaurant environment. Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail. A passion for fresh food and consistently high standards. Experience managing food costs, stock and labour. The ability to remain calm under pressure while leading from the front. A positive attitude and a desire to continually improve. What We Offer Salary up to £45,000 per annum , depending on experience. Performance-related bonus. 50 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. 28 days paid holiday. Company pension. Complimentary meals whilst on duty. Staff discounts across the hotel and restaurant. Genuine autonomy to influence menus and kitchen operations. A supportive and ambitious senior management team. Ongoing investment in the business. Live-in accommodation may be available for the right candidate. Why Join Us? We believe outstanding hospitality starts with outstanding people. This is an opportunity to join an ambitious independent business where your ideas will be valued, your achievements recognised and your contribution will make a genuine difference. If you're looking for a role where you can lead, inspire and build something special, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be the perfect fit for The Kings Arms Hotel & Amore Ristorante. TPBN1_UKCT