Head Chef
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | wd6 4se |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Wellington |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Head Chef
Location: The Wellington, WD6 4SE
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Accommodation: Live-in available
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Full-time
Covers: Up to 50
About the Role:
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at The Wellington in WD6. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up into their first Head Chef position.
You'll be running a small kitchen serving up to 100 covers, delivering freshly prepared, high-quality dishes. With the support of the management team, this is your chance to take ownership of a kitchen and build your reputation in a friendly and supportive environment.
What We Offer:
£14.50 per hour
Live-in accommodation available
Immediate start
Creative input on menus and daily specials
A chance to lead your first kitchen
Supportive and hands-on management
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
Maintain consistently high food standards
Follow and enforce dish specifications and portion control
Stock control, ordering, and cost management
Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are upheld
Lead, train, and support junior kitchen staff
Collaborate on menu planning and execution
About You:
Experienced Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
Passionate about fresh food and good flavours
Strong leadership and time management skills
Calm under pressure and a natural team player
Level 2 Food Hygiene (preferred)
Enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to take ownership
This role would suit:
An ambitious chef looking to take the next step in their career as a first-time Head Chef, in a relaxed yet professional setting where your ideas and initiative will be valued.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Location: The Wellington, WD6 4SE
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Accommodation: Live-in available
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Full-time
Covers: Up to 50
About the Role:
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at The Wellington in WD6. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to step up into their first Head Chef position.
You'll be running a small kitchen serving up to 100 covers, delivering freshly prepared, high-quality dishes. With the support of the management team, this is your chance to take ownership of a kitchen and build your reputation in a friendly and supportive environment.
What We Offer:
£14.50 per hour
Live-in accommodation available
Immediate start
Creative input on menus and daily specials
A chance to lead your first kitchen
Supportive and hands-on management
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
Maintain consistently high food standards
Follow and enforce dish specifications and portion control
Stock control, ordering, and cost management
Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are upheld
Lead, train, and support junior kitchen staff
Collaborate on menu planning and execution
About You:
Experienced Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie ready to step up
Passionate about fresh food and good flavours
Strong leadership and time management skills
Calm under pressure and a natural team player
Level 2 Food Hygiene (preferred)
Enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to take ownership
This role would suit:
An ambitious chef looking to take the next step in their career as a first-time Head Chef, in a relaxed yet professional setting where your ideas and initiative will be valued.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person