A La Carte jobs in Leicester LE3

Overview

As Head Chef, you will lead kitchen operations, oversee food production and guide the team through preparation and service. You will set clear expectations, coordinate tasks and maintain consistent standards across the kitchen.

We have a countryside restaurant just outside of a small village in Leicestershire, we serve a mix or pub food and A La Carte, we do steak nights, and Sunday roasts too.

The role is more part time at the moment it’s mainly weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee food preparation and cooking, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented consistently.
• Manage and support kitchen staff, delegate work and provide clear direction during service.
• Monitor food safety and hygiene practices, keeping the kitchen organised and following safe procedures.
• Coordinate food production with serving requirements and communicate priorities to colleagues.
• Your impact: Clear kitchen leadership helps colleagues deliver well-coordinated service and gives diners a consistent experience.

Skills

Required: Practical food preparation, cooking and food safety capabilities, alongside leadership and team management skills, are essential to oversee production and guide kitchen work. Preferred: Supervising experience and kitchen, culinary, hospitality or restaurant experience can strengthen your contribution; familiarity with serving operations is also advantageous.

Pay: From £28,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person