Chef - Michelin restaurant
RECRUIT123 LIMITED
Hill Hook · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Hill Hook, West Midlands
Category
Catering and Hospitality
Michelin-starred restaurant | 4-day working week
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
Following the award of its first Michelin star in February this year, The Boat in Lichfield is now looking to recruit Chefs at all levels to join its talented kitchen team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established restaurant and micro-farm, offering a seasonal, sustainable approach to modern British cooking and a relaxed fine-dining experience.
Led by chef Liam Dillon, whose background includes some of the country's top kitchens and working alongside Marcus Wareing, The Boat is an excellent place to develop your skills and progress your career.
What we need from you as a Chef:
Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen
AA Rosette or Michelin-starred restaurant experience is preferred, but not essential
Qualifications relevant to the role are desirable, but not essential
A genuine passion for high-quality food, seasonal produce and attention to detail
A positive, reliable approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
Good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop
A driving licence is preferred due to the location and limited public transport links, but is not essential
What the role involves:
Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standard for your chef level
Running your own section
Keeping your section and the wider kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
Following all Food Hygiene and Food Safety guidelines
Working with the kitchen team to maintain the standards expected of a Michelin-starred restaurant
Salary: £27,500 - £38,000 per year, depending on chef level and experience, plus £4,000 tronc.
Contract: Full-time, permanent. xwzovoh Four-day working week, Wednesday to Saturday, with Sundays guaranteed off unless the venue is hosting an event.
Benefits:
Pension
20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Staff food and drinks daily, nights out etc
Uniform provided
Great staff incentives
Please apply now!
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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
Following the award of its first Michelin star in February this year, The Boat in Lichfield is now looking to recruit Chefs at all levels to join its talented kitchen team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established restaurant and micro-farm, offering a seasonal, sustainable approach to modern British cooking and a relaxed fine-dining experience.
Led by chef Liam Dillon, whose background includes some of the country's top kitchens and working alongside Marcus Wareing, The Boat is an excellent place to develop your skills and progress your career.
What we need from you as a Chef:
Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen
AA Rosette or Michelin-starred restaurant experience is preferred, but not essential
Qualifications relevant to the role are desirable, but not essential
A genuine passion for high-quality food, seasonal produce and attention to detail
A positive, reliable approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
Good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop
A driving licence is preferred due to the location and limited public transport links, but is not essential
What the role involves:
Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standard for your chef level
Running your own section
Keeping your section and the wider kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
Following all Food Hygiene and Food Safety guidelines
Working with the kitchen team to maintain the standards expected of a Michelin-starred restaurant
Salary: £27,500 - £38,000 per year, depending on chef level and experience, plus £4,000 tronc.
Contract: Full-time, permanent. xwzovoh Four-day working week, Wednesday to Saturday, with Sundays guaranteed off unless the venue is hosting an event.
Benefits:
Pension
20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Staff food and drinks daily, nights out etc
Uniform provided
Great staff incentives
Please apply now!