Head Chef

Head Chef - Established Independent Restaurant - Worcester - £38,000 + £2,000 Tronc

What's in it for the successful Head Chef?

• Salary £38,c/service charge on top
• 50% off food when dining with friends
• 20% off food for friends and family
• Discounted food on shift
• Pension scheme
• 28 days paid holiday
• Clear career progression, with genuine routes to grow within the group
• Ongoing training and development
• A fun, inclusive and supportive team culture

Tonic are pleased to partner with our client to recruit a Head Chef for their busy, high-energy restaurant in Worcester. This is a brand built on bold flavours and a strong guest experience, and they need a Head Chef who can lead from the front. You'll take full ownership of the kitchen, from menu development and food cost control through to training and motivating your team. It's a hands-on role for someone who wants to shape a kitchen, not just run one, with real backing to develop your team and keep raising standards.

What are we looking for from Head Chef candidates?

• Proven experience leading a busy, high-volume kitchen
• Confident developing on-brand, creative menu items
• Financially aware, comfortable managing stock, budgets and food costs
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, calm under pressure
• A genuine people develo...