Head Chef | Luxury Five-Star Resort | Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience | Full-time positionAre you a talented Head Chef who combines excellent cooking skills with the leadership to run a quality restaurant kitchen?COREcruitment is working with one of Hertfordshire’s leading luxury resorts to recruit a Head Chef for one of its established restaurant operations.Set within 300 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, this five-star destination offers a distinctive working environment, with a strong focus on quality food, seasonal British produce and ingredients sourced from local suppliers and the resort’s own kitchen garden.We’re looking for a chef who cares about the food as much as the numbers. Someone who can lead a team, deliver consistent standards and bring creativity to an established food offering.The Role
This is an all-day restaurant operation serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. With a focus on seasonal British cooking and quality ingredients, the restaurant offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team within a well-established luxury hospitality business.Reporting into the senior culinary team, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen’s food quality, team development and commercial performance.Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, developing and motivating a kitchen team of approximately 13 chefs.
Maintaining high standards of cooking, presentation and consistency across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Developing seasonal menus that showcase British produce and reflect the restaurant’s identity.
Working closely with local suppliers and the resort’s kitchen garden team.
Managing food costs, gross profit, purchasing, stock control and waste.
Planning rotas and deploying the kitchen team effectively.
Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
Training and developing your team, building a positive culture and retaining good people.
Working closely with the General Manager, Executive Head Chef and Culinary Director to improve standards and performance.
Bringing fresh ideas and creativity while maintaining consistency and commercial awareness.
About You
We’re looking for a Head Chef with a strong culinary background who can demonstrate both excellent cooking ability and sound kitchen management.You’ll ideally have:
Experience as a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
A background in quality restaurants, hotels or substantial food-led operations.
Strong à la carte cooking skills and a genuine interest in seasonal British food.
The creativity to develop dishes while maintaining consistency and profitability.
Experience managing a sizeable team and delivering across busy services.
A good understanding of kitchen financials, including food GP, labour costs, ordering and stock management.
The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
A stable employment history and a genuine interest in developing with a business over the longer term.
A hands-on approach and the confidence to lead from the front.
Rosette experience would be welcome, but it isn’t the deciding factor. We’re interested in your cooking ability, creativity, leadership and long-term potential.What’s on Offer?
A competitive salary, depending on experience.
The opportunity to work within a five-star luxury resort.
A well-established restaurant operation with a dedicated kitchen team.
Access to quality British produce and ingredients from the resort’s own kitchen garden.
Support from an experienced Executive Head Chef and Culinary Director.
The opportunity to make your mark on the food offering and develop your team.
A beautiful countryside setting within easy reach of Watford and the wider Hertfordshire area.
Free staff parking and a shuttle bus from Watford town centre.
You’ll need reliable transport arrangements to accommodate a variety of early and late shifts. Staff accommodation is limited, although individual availability can be discussed.Interested?
If you’re an ambitious Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef who combines quality cooking with strong commercial management, we’d love to hear from you.Send your CV to COREcruitment, along with a short introduction outlining your culinary background, leadership experience and what you could bring to this opportunity.....Read more...
Kitchen Manager | Destination Smokehouse | Dorset
£40,000–£45,000 + 45-hour working weekA kitchen management opportunity in one of Dorset’s most distinctive hospitality settings.
Imagine working in a restaurant where authentic Texas-style barbecue, historic aircraft and panoramic countryside views come together to create a destination in its own right.COREcruitment is working with a unique hospitality venue in the Dorset countryside to find a Kitchen Manager who can take ownership of the kitchen operation, lead a team and maintain the highest standards of food quality, organisation and food safety.Set at a historic hilltop airfield on the edge of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, just south of Shaftesbury, the venue offers a working environment unlike a conventional restaurant. Guests visit for the food, the aviation heritage, the spectacular views and the experience of watching aircraft come and go.The food offering centres on authentic, Texas-inspired smokehouse cooking, with meat smoked on site using specialist smoking equipment. The venue also welcomes visitors for events, live music and aviation gatherings, creating a varied hospitality operation with plenty going on throughout the year.For someone who enjoys leading a kitchen in a setting with real character, this is an opportunity worth exploring.The Opportunity
We’re looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to take responsibility for the daily running of the kitchen.You’ll have the support of an experienced Executive Head Chef and senior operations team. Menu development will initially sit with the Executive Head Chef, allowing you to concentrate on building a well-run kitchen, developing your team and delivering consistent standards.As you establish yourself, there will be opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape the future food offering.Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the kitchen team through preparation and service, setting clear expectations and maintaining standards.
Taking full ownership of food safety, HACCP procedures and kitchen documentation.
Ensuring temperature checks, date labelling, shelf life, storage and stock rotation are completed correctly.
Maintaining accurate allergen information and ensuring the team follows procedures consistently.
Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for inspection.
Delivering consistent food quality, portion control and presentation in line with agreed recipes.
Managing ordering, stock levels, waste and food costs to support gross profit targets.
Planning rotas and deploying the team effectively around business needs.
Training, supporting and holding team members accountable.
Working closely with the General Manager and senior culinary team to improve performance.
Contributing ideas to menu development as you grow into the role.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a practical, organised kitchen leader who takes pride in running a safe, disciplined and well-prepared kitchen.You might already be a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef, or you could be an experienced Sous Chef looking for a role with greater responsibility.You’ll need:
Experience leading a professional kitchen and managing a team.
Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP and food safety documentation.
A thorough approach to temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, date labelling and food storage.
The ability to deliver consistent food from established recipes and specifications.
Experience with stock control, ordering, waste management and kitchen costs.
The confidence to train your team, set expectations and address issues promptly.
A calm, organised approach to busy services and changing operational demands.
A suitable food safety qualification is expected. Level 3 Food Safety and experience with EHO inspections or external audits would be advantageous.What’s on Offer?
£40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience plus tips
A 45-hour working week.
Support from an experienced senior culinary and operations team.
Clear ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation.
The opportunity to contribute to future menu development.
A distinctive workplace combining smokehouse cooking, aviation heritage and the Dorset countryside.
The chance to build a strong team and make a visible difference to the operation.
Interested?
If you’re a kitchen professional who enjoys taking responsibility, developing people and maintaining high standards, we’d like to hear from you.Send COREcruitment your CV along with a short introduction outlining your kitchen leadership experience and approach to food safety.Apply today to find out more about this Kitchen Manager opportunity in Dorset.....Read more...
Embellishment ExecutiveLocation: Farsley, Leeds – Office based Salary: Circa £25,000 to £28,000 DOE + up to 10% bonus Full Time, PermanentChef Works Europe Ltd is looking for an organised and proactive Embellishment Executive to coordinate garment decoration projects across its broad customer base.Covering embroidery, screen printing, heat transfers and tax-tabbing, you'll manage projects from initial design and customer approval through to production, acting as a key link between customers, the sales team, suppliers and the embellishment team.This is a varied and specialist role for someone with previous experience in the apparel, textile, garment decoration or garment printing industry who understands both the creative and production elements of garment embellishment.The RoleReporting day-to-day to the Customer Experience Manager, you'll manage multiple orders and projects at different stages of the embellishment process.Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating artwork development, mock-ups, samples and customer approvalsManaging embellishment projects from initial design through to productionLiaising with customers to clarify specifications, quality requirements and timescalesCoordinating embroidery, screen printing and digital/heat transfer requirementsMonitoring embellishment quality and helping to resolve technical or production issuesTracking garments and supporting materials to ensure timely delivery to and from the embellishment centreForecasting capacity and maintaining accurate production schedules and logsProcessing customer orders and responding to enquiries, predominantly via emailPreparing garment mock-ups for customer approvals and presentationsCoordinating deliveries and collections, including relevant customs documentation for deliveries outside the UKMaintaining accurate information within our Order Management SystemHandling embellishment pricing enquiries and liaising with relevant departmentsSupporting projects for trade shows, competitions and presentationsHandling occasional customer queries or complaints professionally, working towards an appropriate resolutionCommunicating effectively with customers, suppliers and internal teams
As part of a small UK-based team, you'll also need to be happy supporting the wider business when required and bring a positive, proactive and flexible approach to your work.About YouWe're looking for someone with relevant industry experience who understands garment decoration processes and is comfortable coordinating projects from design through to production.You will need:
At least 2 years' experience within the apparel, textile, garment decoration or garment printing industryKnowledge of garment decoration techniques, including embroidery, screen printing and digital/heat transfersExperience using Wilcom embroidery and apparel decoration softwareStrong organisation and attention to detailGood problem-solving customer service skills and an understanding of quality controlThe ability to manage multiple orders, priorities and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfidence liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues across different departmentsGood Microsoft Office skills, particularly OutlookExperience using an Order Management System (OMS) or similar business systemAdditional language skills would be welcomed but are not essential.
Experience across both the design/development and planning/production stages of embellishment
Salary & Benefits
Circa £25,000 to £28,000 salary, depending on experienceUp to 10% bonus£300 annual Wellbeing AllowanceMatched employer contribution to People's Pension29 days' paid annual leave, including bank and public holidaysFree onsite parkingContemporary office space in FarsleyGyms and local amenities within walking distanceFriendly, dynamic and collaborative working environment
This is a full-time, office-based role with an initial 3-month probationary period.About Chef WorksChef Works is a truly global hospitality uniform company with two leading brands, Chef Works and BRAGARD.Manufacturing and distributing across more than 80 countries, the business has built a longstanding reputation for outstanding quality and design.Customers include chefs, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, educational establishments, laundries, food-service companies and assisted-living facilities – essentially anywhere food is created or served with style.If you have experience within the garment, apparel or textile industry and understand the processes behind high-quality garment embellishment, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Embroidery & Print CoordinatorLocation: Farsley, Leeds – Office based Salary: Circa £25,000 to £28,000 DOE + up to 10% bonus Full Time, PermanentChef Works Europe Ltd is looking for an organised and proactive Embellishment Executive to coordinate garment decoration projects across its broad customer base.Covering embroidery, screen printing, heat transfers and tax-tabbing, you'll manage projects from initial design and customer approval through to production, acting as a key link between customers, the sales team, suppliers and the embellishment team.This is a varied and specialist role for someone with previous experience in the apparel, textile, garment decoration or garment printing industry who understands both the creative and production elements of garment embellishment.The RoleReporting day-to-day to the Customer Experience Manager, you'll manage multiple orders and projects at different stages of the embellishment process.Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating artwork development, mock-ups, samples and customer approvalsManaging embellishment projects from initial design through to productionLiaising with customers to clarify specifications, quality requirements and timescalesCoordinating embroidery, screen printing and digital/heat transfer requirementsMonitoring embellishment quality and helping to resolve technical or production issuesTracking garments and supporting materials to ensure timely delivery to and from the embellishment centreForecasting capacity and maintaining accurate production schedules and logsProcessing customer orders and responding to enquiries, predominantly via emailPreparing garment mock-ups for customer approvals and presentationsCoordinating deliveries and collections, including relevant customs documentation for deliveries outside the UKMaintaining accurate information within our Order Management SystemHandling embellishment pricing enquiries and liaising with relevant departmentsSupporting projects for trade shows, competitions and presentationsHandling occasional customer queries or complaints professionally, working towards an appropriate resolutionCommunicating effectively with customers, suppliers and internal teams
As part of a small UK-based team, you'll also need to be happy supporting the wider business when required and bring a positive, proactive and flexible approach to your work.About YouWe're looking for someone with relevant industry experience who understands garment decoration processes and is comfortable coordinating projects from design through to production.You will need:
At least 2 years' experience within the apparel, textile, garment decoration or garment printing industryKnowledge of garment decoration techniques, including embroidery, screen printing and digital/heat transfersExperience using Wilcom embroidery and apparel decoration softwareStrong organisation and attention to detailGood problem-solving customer service skills and an understanding of quality controlThe ability to manage multiple orders, priorities and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfidence liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues across different departmentsGood Microsoft Office skills, particularly OutlookExperience using an Order Management System (OMS) or similar business systemAdditional language skills would be welcomed but are not essential.
Experience across both the design/development and planning/production stages of embellishment
Salary & Benefits
Circa £25,000 to £28,000 salary, depending on experienceUp to 10% bonus£300 annual Wellbeing AllowanceMatched employer contribution to People's Pension29 days' paid annual leave, including bank and public holidaysFree onsite parkingContemporary office space in FarsleyGyms and local amenities within walking distanceFriendly, dynamic and collaborative working environment
This is a full-time, office-based role with an initial 3-month probationary period.About Chef WorksChef Works is a truly global hospitality uniform company with two leading brands, Chef Works and BRAGARD.Manufacturing and distributing across more than 80 countries, the business has built a longstanding reputation for outstanding quality and design.Customers include chefs, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, educational establishments, laundries, food-service companies and assisted-living facilities – essentially anywhere food is created or served with style.If you have experience within the garment, apparel or textile industry and understand the processes behind high-quality garment embellishment, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Garment Decoration CoordinatorLocation: Farsley, Leeds – Office based Salary: Circa £25,000 to £28,000 DOE + up to 10% bonus Full Time, PermanentChef Works Europe Ltd is looking for an organised and proactive Embellishment Executive to coordinate garment decoration projects across its broad customer base.Covering embroidery, screen printing, heat transfers and tax-tabbing, you'll manage projects from initial design and customer approval through to production, acting as a key link between customers, the sales team, suppliers and the embellishment team.This is a varied and specialist role for someone with previous experience in the apparel, textile, garment decoration or garment printing industry who understands both the creative and production elements of garment embellishment.The RoleReporting day-to-day to the Customer Experience Manager, you'll manage multiple orders and projects at different stages of the embellishment process.Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating artwork development, mock-ups, samples and customer approvalsManaging embellishment projects from initial design through to productionLiaising with customers to clarify specifications, quality requirements and timescalesCoordinating embroidery, screen printing and digital/heat transfer requirementsMonitoring embellishment quality and helping to resolve technical or production issuesTracking garments and supporting materials to ensure timely delivery to and from the embellishment centreForecasting capacity and maintaining accurate production schedules and logsProcessing customer orders and responding to enquiries, predominantly via emailPreparing garment mock-ups for customer approvals and presentationsCoordinating deliveries and collections, including relevant customs documentation for deliveries outside the UKMaintaining accurate information within our Order Management SystemHandling embellishment pricing enquiries and liaising with relevant departmentsSupporting projects for trade shows, competitions and presentationsHandling occasional customer queries or complaints professionally, working towards an appropriate resolutionCommunicating effectively with customers, suppliers and internal teams
As part of a small UK-based team, you'll also need to be happy supporting the wider business when required and bring a positive, proactive and flexible approach to your work.About YouWe're looking for someone with relevant industry experience who understands garment decoration processes and is comfortable coordinating projects from design through to production.You will need:
At least 2 years' experience within the apparel, textile, garment decoration or garment printing industryKnowledge of garment decoration techniques, including embroidery, screen printing and digital/heat transfersExperience using Wilcom embroidery and apparel decoration softwareStrong organisation and attention to detailGood problem-solving customer service skills and an understanding of quality controlThe ability to manage multiple orders, priorities and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfidence liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues across different departmentsGood Microsoft Office skills, particularly OutlookExperience using an Order Management System (OMS) or similar business systemAdditional language skills would be welcomed but are not essential.
Experience across both the design/development and planning/production stages of embellishment
Salary & Benefits
Circa £25,000 to £28,000 salary, depending on experienceUp to 10% bonus£300 annual Wellbeing AllowanceMatched employer contribution to People's Pension29 days' paid annual leave, including bank and public holidaysFree onsite parkingContemporary office space in FarsleyGyms and local amenities within walking distanceFriendly, dynamic and collaborative working environment
This is a full-time, office-based role with an initial 3-month probationary period.About Chef WorksChef Works is a truly global hospitality uniform company with two leading brands, Chef Works and BRAGARD.Manufacturing and distributing across more than 80 countries, the business has built a longstanding reputation for outstanding quality and design.Customers include chefs, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, educational establishments, laundries, food-service companies and assisted-living facilities – essentially anywhere food is created or served with style.If you have experience within the garment, apparel or textile industry and understand the processes behind high-quality garment embellishment, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
General Manager, South London, Cracking Pub £60/65,000 - plus bonus Location Southwest London (on the northern line) We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded hospitality leader with a strong premium background, a passion for cocktails and all-day brunch, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences. You’ll be confident managing larger teams, driving premium events and overseeing group bookings, while creating a vibrant atmosphere that brings the venue to life. Experience in late-night hospitality and music-led venues would be a great bonus, although this is not a nightclub operation.A fantastic community pub – this has a really great regular trade. This site is a newly developed, popular pub offering a great salary of £50,000 My client has a great role in the South West London, this is a newly development pubs, it should be hitting £35,000 - £65,000, post opening, 100% fresh food, (ALL ABOUT THE FOOD THIS BUSINES, FRESH FOOD) table service, looking for a leader to move this business and tap into the all the local businesses – this business is going to be more wet led BUT it’s all about the food, you can play about with the food, with the Head Chef, this is key to the business doing well, 60/40 wet led business The General Manager Role: As General Manager you will remain focused on delivering fantastic customer service & consistent, quality food & drink. My clients General Managers must remain visible at all times – repeat business is an important revenue stream so developing relationship is key. All marketing & localized PR is done in-house so a General Manager who is keen to be involved with the community is a must. The General Manager Person: This General Manager will need to demonstrate proven skills to grow a business, someone that is really people focused. Big personalities & approachable characters do well in these surroundings so a love for the trade & a passion for good food and drink are essential. Financial accountability, staff development & coaching plus demonstrated marketing initiatives are all essentials. If you think you would be the right for this fantastic role than please send your CV to Stuart Hills or call on 0207 790 2666 to arrange a chat ....Read more...
General Manager – Premium Coastal Restaurant – Jersey - £55,000 + Free AccommodationWe’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to take the lead at one of Jersey’s standout hospitality venues – a high-profile, all-day restaurant and bar in an incredible coastal setting.This is a substantial operation with a strong food and beverage offering busy seasonal trade and a fantastic outdoor space. From breakfast and relaxed daytime dining through to cocktails, dinner and private events, it’s a venue with multiple revenue streams and plenty of opportunity for an ambitious GM to make their mark.We need a commercial, hands-on and people-focused operator who knows how to run a busy venue properly while still delivering the kind of guest experience that keeps people coming back.The Package
£45,000 BaseTRONC on top and BonusFree Accommodation Tax Benefits from living on the Island
The Role
As General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day and commercial performance of the business.You’ll lead and develop a sizeable front and back of house team, work closely with the kitchen leadership and ensure consistently high standards across food, drink, service and atmosphere.Key responsibilities will include:Full P&L ownership and delivery against budgetDriving sales, profitability and overall venue performanceRecruiting, developing and retaining a high-performing teamMaintaining excellent standards of service and guest experienceManaging labour, stock, margins and controllable costsWorking closely with the Head Chef to deliver a strong and consistent food offerMaximising revenue across dining, drinks, outdoor trade and private eventsBuilding a strong culture of accountability, hospitality and developmentEnsuring the venue is operationally excellent, compliant and always ready for a busy serviceIdentifying opportunities to grow the business and strengthen its position in the local market
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll already be operating at General Manager level within a quality, high-volume restaurant, bar or premium pub environment, or be a very strong Deputy/AGM ready for a significant step up.We’re particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:Experience managing a high-volume food and beverage operationStrong commercial and financial acumenA track record of driving revenue and controlling costsExcellent leadership and team development skillsHigh standards and a genuine passion for hospitalityConfidence managing both restaurant and bar operationsExperience with seasonal peaks and changing trading patternsThe ability to remain visible, calm and decisive during busy servicesA proactive approach – someone who sees opportunities rather than waiting to be told what to do
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General Manager | Gastro Pub & Boutique Hotel | LancashireSalary up to £65,000 + Tronc + 25% BonusCOREcruitment is working with a well-established hospitality group to find an ambitious General Manager to lead a collection of gastro pubs and boutique accommodation in Lancashire.This is an opportunity to take ownership of a £5m hospitality operation, make your mark and help shape the next stage of its development.The OpportunityYou will oversee a collection of three neighbouring hospitality venues, including a beautifully refurbished gastro pub with 38 bedrooms. Following a £1.2m refurbishment, the business offers a fresh environment, with further opportunities to build on its success.You will lead a team of around 45 people working across the three sites, with a focus on creating a consistent guest experience, developing your people and driving commercial performance.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, supporting their team and getting involved in the day-to-day operation.What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a General Manager within a quality gastro pub, destination pub or small boutique hotel.A strong understanding of food-led hospitality, with a genuine passion for food and drink.The commercial awareness to manage a multi-site operation with a turnover of around £5m.A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to motivate, develop and support a team of 45.The personality and ambition to bring fresh ideas, take ownership and influence the future direction of the business.A track record of driving standards, improving performance and delivering memorable guest experiences.
We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with a strong gastro pub background. This is a food-led operation, so a solid understanding of quality food, drink and service is essential.What’s on Offer?
Salary up to £65,000.Tronc.Bonus potential of up to 25%.The opportunity to lead a recently refurbished, multi-site operation.A visible leadership role with the freedom to make a genuine impact.The chance to develop a talented team and help shape the future of an established hospitality business.
Interested?If you’re a driven General Manager who knows how to run a quality gastro pub, understands the commercial side of hospitality and wants the opportunity to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.Stuart CampbellHead of Chef recruitment | hotels and pubsCOREcruitment | 8 Nile Street, London, N1 7RF stuartcampbell@corecruitment.com +44 (0) 207 790 2666 (Office) +44 (0) 207 539 5588 (Direct) WhatsApp: @StuC_Core....Read more...
