Head Chef

Up to £45000.00 per annum + + Tronc

Horley, Surrey

posted 02 Feb 26

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Head Chef

Up to £45000.00 per annum + + Tronc

Apply now

About this role

* Head Chef
* 4 AA Star Hotel | 2 Rosette Restaurant
* Surrey
* £45,000 per annum + monthly service charge bonus
* Luxury manor house with weddings & events

We are looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead a 2 Rosette restaurant, afternoon tea service, and wedding/events menus. You will oversee all food operations, develop seasonal menus, and lead a small kitchen team, delivering consistently high standards. You will also be responsible for managing stock, GP targets, and ensuring full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations, while promoting teamwork and consistency across the kitchen.

The ideal candidate will be a current Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef ready for their first Head Chef role, with experience delivering 2/3 Rosette standard dishes. You will have a background in a quality hotel kitchen, strong leadership skills, a hands-on mentoring approach, excellent attention to detail, and the flexibility to work across various shifts to meet business needs.

Benefits
* £45,000 + monthly service charge bonus
* Single private medical cover
* 4 weeks holiday, rising to 5 with service
* 8 Bank Holidays
* Free parking & uniform
* Discounted hotel stays, dining & spa treatments
* Refer-a-friend scheme

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

  • Contract Type

    Permanent

  • Specialism

    Hospitality

  • Working pattern

    Full Time

  • Job ref

    Req/677792

  • Expiry date

    04 March 2026

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Your consultant is

Louie Derham

Consultant

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