- Salary
- £14+
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Retail
- Education
- Master
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Head Chef – Independent Fresh Food Brasserie
Wakefield Suburb - £38,000 package
Menu Autonomy.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a busy, independent suburban brasserie with a strong fresh-food focus.
This is a fast-paced operation with a fantastic local reputation, particularly known for its busy weekend brunch trade and high-volume Sunday lunches. The business is independently owned, offering genuine creative freedom and the chance to make a real impact on the food offering.
The Role
- Lead and develop a small, close-knit kitchen team
- Drive standards, consistency and kitchen organisation
- Oversee all aspects of service across brunch, lunch and dinner
- Create seasonal specials and contribute to menu development
- Maintain strong GP controls and kitchen compliance
- Deliver quality fresh food in a high-volume environment
What’s on Offer
- £14 per hour
- 45-hour contract
- Equivalent basic salary of approximately £32,760
- Plus circa £3,000 tips
- Plus £2,000 bonus
- Full menu autonomy
- Independent operator with no corporate structure
- Stable, established business with strong local following
The Ideal Candidate
- Current Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up
- Proven fresh food background essential
- Comfortable leading busy services
- Strong brunch and Sunday lunch experience preferred
- Passionate about quality ingredients and standards
- Hands-on leader with a positive attitude
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking for autonomy, creativity and the chance to be part of a successful independent operation.
Skills
Compliance
