Head Chef

We are recruiting a Head Chef to join a fantastic company based in Newark on a Permanent basis. Working hours will be on a 40hr contract, very rare in the industry. You’ll be joining a company that has established an inclusive and friendly culture, where team members feel supported by the Management team. As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for: - Starting off the morning by preparing menu items for the day ahead - Preparing basic menu items according to agreed plan - Running the breakfast and lunch service, to include ‘home-style’ dishes such as Cooked & Continental breakfast, sandwiches, salads, jacket potatoes, pies and pasta - Taking control of menu costings, reporting back to Management team - Handling stock control and rotation - Placing orders with suppliers - Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations - Supporting the Catering Assistants where required The company offers a fantastic range of benefits to include: - 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays from day one of employment - Discretionary staff bonus scheme 7.5% of salary! - Staff wellbeing support - Cashback on optical and dental spend - Local gym membership discounts - 10% employer Pension contributions - Team events and get-togethers What the company are looking for in a successful Head Chef: - A strong background as a Senior Chef or Head Chef - Experience with menu costings, stock control and ordering - An incredibly friendly and welcoming nature to fit with the company’s culture - A positive and supportive attitude towards colleagues - A calm and composed approach during busy periods Working hours: 6:30/7:00am – 2:30/3:00pm with 30 minutes’ lunch Salary: £30-35k per year, negotiable based on experience, plus discretionary bonus of 7.5% of salary as above Interested? Apply now with your CV or contact Reflect Recruitment Group on (phone number removed) . Reflect Recruitment Group is operating as Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973

Location: Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2025