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Head Chef

Type: Full Time
Compensation: £40k - £45k / year
Location: Blackpool, England

GoFind Recruitment are delighted to partner with a highly regarded luxury boutique hotel in Blackpool to appoint an exceptional Head Chef to join their established and reputable team.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a refined kitchen environment within a venue known for delivering elevated guest experiences, high-quality dining, and a strong reputation for excellence.

We are seeking a talented culinary leader who combines creativity, precision, and commercial awareness, with a passion for delivering rosette-level standards through innovative yet approachable cuisine.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the culinary direction, leading the kitchens with a focus on quality, consistency, and innovation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in enhancing the hotel’s food offering and strengthening its reputation within the regional dining scene.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and delivering seasonal, premium menus using high-quality ingredients
  • Maintaining rosette-level standards across all food service for the 140 guest restaurant and the hotels formal events
  • Leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performing kitchen brigade
  • Ensuring exceptional presentation, flavour, and consistency across all dishes
  • Managing kitchen operations including stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
  • Driving GP targets, cost control, and kitchen financial performance
  • Maintaining outstanding food hygiene and compliance standards
  • Supporting private dining, tasting menus, and exclusive events
  • Collaborating with front-of-house and hotel leadership to create a seamless luxury guest experience

About You

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a luxury hotel, fine dining, or rosette-standard environment
  • Still have that "front line" approach and not afraid to roll their sleeves up
  • A strong culinary identity with a passion for refined yet accessible cuisine
  • Having a customer first attitude and happy to engage with customers face to face
  • Experience in menu development and delivering premium guest experiences
  • Excellent leadership skills with a focus on team development and culture with teams of up to 1
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of kitchen profitability
  • Calm, professional approach with attention to detail and high standards

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary package reflective of experience and calibre at £40,000 - £45,000
  • Creative autonomy within a respected luxury boutique setting
  • Opportunity to elevate and shape a recognised dining destination
  • Supportive ownership and collaborative senior leadership
  • Clear scope for growth, innovation, and personal brand development

If you are a driven Head Chef looking to lead a kitchen where quality, creativity, and guest experience come first, we would love to hear from you!

Immediate start available.



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