Head Chef, Hotel Surrey

Head Chef – 4 Star Independent Hotel

Salary: Around £50,000 base + percentage of service charge
Start date: January, ASAP preferred
Live-in option available

You will lead the kitchen of a busy, well loved independent hotel with a strong local reputation and consistent trade.

This is a role where you shape the food offer, guide your team, and leave your mark.

The environment

4 star independently owned hotel

157 bedrooms

Restaurant, terrace and bar with a strong a la carte focus

Main event space for up to 350 covers

7 additional function and meeting rooms

High volume service across dining, events and conferences

Your kitchen

Brigade of 7 chefs

Experienced Senior Sous Chef in place

Shared leadership approach where you support and elevate each other

Steady flow of 30 to 40+ a la carte covers per service, plus functions

Your day to day

Lead service across a la carte, banqueting and events

Set menus that guests return for

Keep standards high and consistent

Control food cost, GP and stock

Manage rotas and kitchen organisation

Develop and mentor your team

Ensure smooth compliance with HACCP and food safety

What you bring

Experience as Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready for the step up

Background in busy hotels or high volume kitchens

Confidence running both events and restaurant service

Hands-on leadership style

Passion for building a motivated, stable team

Accommodation

Live-in room available in shared property

This kitchen needs a steady leader who cares about standards, people and consistency.

Is this the step where you take full ownership of a hotel kitchen?

Apply now to arrange a confidential conversation and meeting.