Head Chef - Premium Fresh Food Branded Restaurant – £16ph + Tips + Bonus

Are you a hands-on kitchen leader ready to step up?My client, a premium fresh food branded restaurant and pub group, is seeking a Head Chef (or a strong Senior Sous ready to step up) for one of their busy venues in the Crewe area. This is a hands-on role in a fresh food kitchen, offering the chance to lead a brigade, drive standards, and develop your career within a growing group.We''re looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to join a growing group of fresh premium dining venues. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an established Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous ready to take the next step.This is a hands-on role in a busy fresh food kitchen, where you''ll lead from the front — cooking alongside your brigade while driving high standards, consistency, and creativity.What''s in it for you

£16 per hour - up to £40,000 base salary

Tips worth £5,000–£7,000 annually

Quarterly Bonus up to £8k per year50% discount when dining across the group

Opportunity to create new dishes across the groupPrivate healthcare

24/7 employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

About the Role

Lead and inspire your brigade in a fresh food, branded environment

Deliver consistently high-quality dishes while maintaining standards of safety, hygiene and organisation

Be hands-on and present on the pass, not just office-based

Develop junior chefs through training and mentoring

Work closely with senior management to control costs, GP, labour and budgets

Play an active part in menu development and innovation

What We''re Looking For

Current Head Chef OR strong Senior Sous ready for progression

Experience in a branded, fresh food environment

A leader who is calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen

Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail

A people-focused manager who develops and motivates their team

Apply now or call 0161 233 5890 to speak with a consultant.Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You''ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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