Head Chef
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Tips (Monthly) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruit North Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
We are hiring for a busy, three-level waterfront venue in Bowness-on-Windermere, serving fresh food and drinks to guests who are genuinely on holiday and enjoying themselves. The employer is proud to be a Cumbria Tourism Awards finalist and winner of the Best Beer Garden award.
As Head Chef, you will take real ownership of the kitchen, lead your team with confidence, and consistently deliver high-quality food throughout busy services.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading the kitchen team day-to-day, setting standards and driving performance
Delivering consistent, high-quality dishes across busy services
Managing stock, ordering, and supplier relationships
Controlling GP margins and minimising waste
Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and compliance at all times
Training and developing the kitchen team to maintain consistency and standards
Working closely with the wider management team to ensure smooth service operations
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced as a Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step into their first Head Chef role
Comfortable leading a team in a busy, high-volume environment
Strong on standards, consistency, and kitchen discipline
Confident managing stock, costs, and GP margins
Knowledgeable in food safety and hygiene (Level 2 minimum)
Able to take ownership of day-to-day back-of-house operations
Available to work evenings, weekends, and peak trading periods
Hands-on and willing to lead from the front during busy services
Ideally, candidates will also have:
A passion for delivering consistently high-quality food in a fast-paced environment
A technology-focused approach to kitchen management and stock systems
Experience managing, mentoring, and developing kitchen teams
Strong communication skills with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
Strong spoken and written English skills
Confidence being on camera, as they regularly celebrate their teams and showcase what they do on social media
Benefits:
£40.000 per annum, 45h a week
Monthly staff tips
Free meals on shift
Discounts across all Hargreaves Enterprises venues
Burnt Chef Project Supporters
Annual end-of-year staff party
As Head Chef, you will take real ownership of the kitchen, lead your team with confidence, and consistently deliver high-quality food throughout busy services.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading the kitchen team day-to-day, setting standards and driving performance
Delivering consistent, high-quality dishes across busy services
Managing stock, ordering, and supplier relationships
Controlling GP margins and minimising waste
Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and compliance at all times
Training and developing the kitchen team to maintain consistency and standards
Working closely with the wider management team to ensure smooth service operations
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced as a Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step into their first Head Chef role
Comfortable leading a team in a busy, high-volume environment
Strong on standards, consistency, and kitchen discipline
Confident managing stock, costs, and GP margins
Knowledgeable in food safety and hygiene (Level 2 minimum)
Able to take ownership of day-to-day back-of-house operations
Available to work evenings, weekends, and peak trading periods
Hands-on and willing to lead from the front during busy services
Ideally, candidates will also have:
A passion for delivering consistently high-quality food in a fast-paced environment
A technology-focused approach to kitchen management and stock systems
Experience managing, mentoring, and developing kitchen teams
Strong communication skills with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
Strong spoken and written English skills
Confidence being on camera, as they regularly celebrate their teams and showcase what they do on social media
Benefits:
£40.000 per annum, 45h a week
Monthly staff tips
Free meals on shift
Discounts across all Hargreaves Enterprises venues
Burnt Chef Project Supporters
Annual end-of-year staff party
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