Head Chef
Location: Leicester
Salary: £35,000–£37,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent | 40 hours per week
Hours: Sociable hours | 1 weekend off in 3 | Paid overtime
Perks: Free meals on shift | Supportive team environment
Are you a passionate chef looking for a better work-life balance without compromising on fresh food standards?
We’re working exclusively with a friendly, private members’ golf club seeking a Head Cook / Kitchen Manager to lead their small, close-knit team.
The Role:
This is a hands-on position where you’ll oversee the kitchen operation, manage a team of three full-time and one part-time staff, and continue delivering fresh, home-cooked food. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to contribute ideas and refine seasonal menus, all while getting to know the club’s members and working sociable hours.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading a small team in a calm, respectful kitchen environment
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Managing rotas, ordering stock, and maintaining food hygiene standards
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Catering for:
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Adapting to seasonal trading hours (7:30am–7:30pm in summer / 7:30am–4:30pm in winter)
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Creating a welcoming and supportive kitchen culture
About You:
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You’re a qualified chef (Level 3 preferred) with a passion for home-style, fresh food
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You’ve previously managed a kitchen or are ready to step up into that responsibility
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You’re confident planning menus, placing orders, and managing kitchen staff
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You enjoy building rapport with regular customers and being part of a "family feel" team
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You're flexible, positive, and ready to commit for the long term
What’s in It for You?
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£35,000–£37,000 salary (40 hours)
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Paid overtime at your hourly rate
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4 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
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Sociable hours with early finishes in winter
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Free meals on shift
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No split shifts and one weekend off in every three
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Chance to work somewhere that values your input and treats you like part of the family
This isn’t a high-pressure restaurant gig – it’s a fulfilling role in a warm, welcoming environment where quality, consistency, and care come first.
Interested?
Apply now with your CV or call Rachel on 07597 563 163 for a confidential chat.