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£39,000–£40,000 Salary + £7,000 Tronc 45 Hours Per Week Are you a Head Chef who believes great food and a great work-life balance can go hand in hand? We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a well-established independent food-led venue in Leamington Spa. This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people, believes in sustainable working practices, and has no interest in running its team into the ground. The owners are looking for a creative leader who can maintain high standards while driving profitability and developing a motivated kitchen team. What's In It for you, the Head Chef? • £39,000–£40,000 basic salary • £7,000 annual tronc • 45-hour working week • Genuine work-life balance • Creative freedom with menus and dishes • Supportive and realistic ownership team • Opportunity to make a real impact on the business • Long-term stability within an independent operation What You'll Be Doing • Leading and inspiring a stable kitchen team • Creating seasonal menus and introducing new dishes when inspiration strikes • Developing fresh, high-quality food using the best available ingredients • Maintaining and improving food quality, consistency, and presentation • Managing stock, ordering, and supplier relationships • Driving kitchen profitability and maintaining strong gross profit margins • Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best pricing and maximise margins • Analysing menu performance and making commercially driven decisions • Planning and developing exciting Autumn, Winter, and Christmas menus • Coaching and developing the team while maintaining excellent kitchen culture • Ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety regulations Please note: There is no on-site parking. However, there is plenty of free parking available nearby, and a parking permit can be arranged if required. To apply for the Head Chef role, send us your CV or call Ben on 01993 225 075 for a chat about our different jobs available and to see what we have that best suits you & your location. Or simply submit your CV on the register with us page. Jonathan Doran – Goldstar Recruitment For more information about Goldstar Recruitment here . Our Blog page gives great recruitment tips and industry discussion. We can only accept applicants for those who have the right to live and work in the UK .