Head Chef, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk

Head Chef

Premium Coastal Hotel and Gastro Pub

£50,000 package + tips, 4-day working week, Live-in available + Relocation support and Excellent company benefits

We are looking for a talented Head Chef, or a highly experienced Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step, to lead the kitchen at a quality-focused coastal hotel and gastro pub.

The venue has a strong reputation for seasonal, locally sourced food and sits just five minutes from the beach.

This is a great opportunity for a chef with rosette-level aspirations who enjoys working closely with local suppliers, creating seasonal menus, and delivering clean, confident food with real attention to detail.

You will have genuine creative freedom, a supportive ownership and management team, and a 4-day working week that supports long-term work-life balance.

The Role

You will take full responsibility for the kitchen operation, leading a fully staffed and experienced team.

You will set the standards, lead from the front, and ensure the kitchen delivers consistently high-quality food while maintaining strong commercial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Create seasonal menus with a strong focus on technique, produce, and local suppliersDeliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentationManage GP, stock control, ordering, and kitchen financial performanceMaintain excellent food safety and HACCP standardsLead, mentor, and develop junior chefsBuild a strong kitchen culture based on structure, standards, and teamworkWork closely with the management and front-of-house teams

About You

Proven Head Chef experience, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step upBackground in rosette-level, gastro pub, premium hotel, or quality restaurant kitchensStrong leadership skills with the ability to structure and motivate a teamCalm, professional, and standards-driven approachGood commercial awareness without compromising on qualityPassion for seasonal food, local produce, and supplier relationships

The Offer

£50,000 package + tips4-day working weekLive-in accommodation availableRelocation supportSupportive owners and senior management teamCreative freedom with menusQuality-focused kitchen with strong local reputationCoastal location, five minutes from the beach

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