Head Chef

Head Chef - Permanent Opportunity

Location: Staffordshire

Salary: £48,667.50

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Blue Arrow are recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to join a high-quality, fast-paced hospitality operation in Staffordshire. This is a permanent opportunity offering leadership responsibility within a premium food environment focused on fresh, seasonal cuisine and exceptional guest experience.

Working Hours & Pattern

• 45-48 hours per week
• 5 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends
• Flexibility required to meet business demands, including peak service periods

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, delivering consistently high standards across multiple service periods. You will play a key role in driving food quality, innovation, and team performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full operational responsibility for the kitchen and food service
• Leading and developing a structured kitchen brigade
• Planning and delivering high-quality seasonal menus using fresh ingredients
• Managing GP, food costs, labour controls, and kitchen budgets
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Ensuring all food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard
• Maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
• Supporting service across multiple offerings (e.g. restaurant, events, functions where required)
• Driving continuous improvement in food offering and kitchen efficiency

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior kitchen role (Head Chef or strong Sous Chef level)
• Experience working in high-volume, quality-led hospitality environments
• A strong background in fresh food and menu development
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, train, and motivate a team
• Solid understanding of kitchen financials including GP and cost control
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A hands-on approach with a passion for delivering high standards
• Food Safety Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

What's on Offer

• Permanent, stable role
• Salary of £48,667.50
• Opportunity to lead within a premium hospitality environment
• Structured team and supportive management
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Ongoing support from Blue Arrow

About Blue Arrow

Blue Arrow is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to connecting skilled hospitality professionals with leading employers across the UK.

If you are interested in this position, please apply below with your updated CV.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.