Candid Hospitality
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Head Chef
Salary: £48,000
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7AL
Role Overview
Lead and develop The Botanist Newcastle's kitchen team to consistently deliver fresh, high-quality food, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Drive culinary standards, manage operations, and foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture, reflecting the brand's commitment to quality and hospitality.
The Botanist Newcastle are hiring a Head Chef
Great food has the power to bring people together. It's the centrepiece of celebrations, the reason friends stay for another round and often the memory guests take home with them long after they've left. We're looking for a Head Chef who understands that.
At The Botanist Newcastle, you'll lead a talented kitchen team in delivering fresh, vibrant food that helps create memorable guest experiences every single day. You'll combine creativity, leadership and consistency to ensure every dish reflects the quality, care and hospitality we're known for.
This role is about more than running a kitchen. It's about creating an environment where people can do their best work, where standards are high, development is encouraged and the energy of the team can be felt in every service.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and developing the kitchen team
- Driving food quality, consistency and presentation standards
- Managing stock, ordering and food cost controls
- Supporting recruitment, training and development
- Maintaining food safety and compliance standards
- Creating a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
- Delivering exceptional food experiences for every guest
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a leader who is passionate about food, committed to developing people and takes pride in creating exceptional guest experiences.
Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager is essential.
Why Join The Botanist Newcastle?
At The Botanist Newcastle, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection – and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.
You'll Be Part Of a Business That Invests In Its People, Celebrates Individuality And Gives You The Tools, Training And Support To Bring Brilliant Hospitality To Life Every Day. You'll Receive
- Competitive bonus opportunities
- 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
- Free meals on shift
- Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
- Education subsidies to support personal development
- Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
- Confidential support through Hospitality Action
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
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If you're ready to lead a talented kitchen team and create memorable food experiences, we'd love to hear from you!
About Candid Hospitality
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