Head Chef Boutique Country House Hotel & Rosette Restaurant

Location: Low Fell / Gateshead Area

Package: 45000 Base Service/Tips (Realistic OTE 48000 - 50000)

Benefits: Private Healthcare (after 12 months) Brand New Kitchen Autonomy over Menu.

The Opportunity

We are representing a stunning independently owned Victorian boutique hotel set within two acres of private gardens. Following a recent change in management and a significant investment in a completely new kitchen facility they are seeking a culinary leader to take the reins and define their next chapter.

This is a rare blank canvas role. The owners are looking for a Head Chef who wants to move away from corporate restrictions and lead a kitchen with total creative freedom. Whether you want to maintain their current reputation for high-end fresh food or push for further accolades (AA Rosettes) you will have 100% backing from the top.

The Volume & Environment

• Restaurant: 5060 covers focusing on imaginative seasonal and locally sourced modern British cuisine.

• Weddings & Events: A premier local venue catering for intimate seated receptions of up to 55 and evening celebrations for 110.

• The Team: You will lead a dedicated brigade (typically 46 chefs) plus KPs with full control over recruitment and training as you build your own culture.

• The Kitchen: Recently launched and fully equipped with modern techno making do with old kit.

Shift Pattern & Work-Life Balance

• Hours: Typical for a high-end hotel operation (approx. 4548 hours).

• Patterns: A mix of straights and splits. Management is vocal about no unnecessary extrasthe focus is on quality output and efficient stock/staff management rather than grinding hours for the sake of it.

• Loyalty Rewarded: This isnt a churn and burn kitchen. The owner is specifically looking for a long-term partner and offers Private Healthcare and enhanced benefits once youve settled in (1-year milestone).

What Youll Need

• A background in Fresh Food/Rosette standard kitchens at Head Chef or high-level Sous Chef level.

• Strong commercial acumenyoull be responsible for stock taking ordering and GP management.

• A passion for mentorship; the owner wants a leader who can develop the existing junior staff.

• The desire to be the face of the kitchen in a prestigious independent setting.

Why Apply

If you are tired of being told what to cook and are looking for a stable well-funded environment where there are no limits to what you can achieve this is it.

To discuss this role in confidence please apply with your CV today.

Required Experience:

IC