Head Chef
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Head Chef 4-Star Country House Hotel Benefits
Location: Mere Court Hotel Warrington Road Knutsford WA16 0RT
Salary: per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time permanent
The Opportunity
Mere Court Hotel & Conference Centre is a prestigious 4-star country house hotel nestled in the heart of Cheshire surrounded by landscaped gardens and elegant event spaces. Renowned for its weddings private dining and à la carte restaurant the hotel is now seeking a talented and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen through its next exciting chapter.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a chef who thrives on both creative freedom and operational leadership balancing quality consistency and innovation across multiple dining experiences.
The Role
As Head Chef youll take full ownership of kitchen operations ensuring excellence across all food outlets from banqueting and weddings to restaurant dining and private events. Youll lead by example inspiring your team to deliver fresh seasonal dishes and memorable dining experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver high-quality seasonal menus for weddings conferences and restaurant service
Lead train and develop a motivated kitchen team
Manage stock GP margins and kitchen budgets effectively
Ensure full compliance with food safety hygiene and allergen standards
Drive innovation while maintaining brand consistency and quality
Collaborate with senior management to plan and deliver events smoothly
About You
Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior leader in a busy high-volume kitchen ideally within a hotel wedding or events environment
A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences using fresh locally sourced ingredients
Strong organisational and leadership skills with a hands-on approach
Commercially astute with experience in budgeting and cost management
Calm and composed under pressure with an eye for detail and a drive for excellence
What We Offer
per annum (based on experience)
The opportunity to lead a respected 4-star kitchen with creative control over menus
Supportive family-owned business with a collaborative management team
Employee discounts complimentary meals on duty and free on-site parking
Chance to make your mark within a dynamic and growing hospitality operation
Apply Now
If youre a passionate and driven Head Chef ready to bring your creativity and leadership to a respected Cheshire hotel wed love to hear from you.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Industry
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
