Head Chef


Company:	Imago Venues
Salary:	£43,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Loughborough, LE11 3TD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	3 Aug 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join one of the UK's leading conference venue and hotel brands.

In this key role, you will lead the culinary operations at Burleigh Court Hotel and Holywell Park Conference Centre ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all dining and event experiences.

You will be responsible for leading and developing the kitchen team, overseeing menu creation, managing costs, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and health and safety compliance, and contributing to the commercial success of the business.

Key responsibilities will be to:

• Develop, design, and update menus for Burleigh Court Hotel and Holywell Park

• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of dishes to the highest standards

• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, Food Hygiene Standards) and train all team on hygiene, food handling, and safety procedures

• Cater for diverse dietary requirements, including allergens, vegetarian, vegan, and special diets

• Manage food cost percentages and kitchen budgets to achieve food revenue targets, control portion sizes, waste, and stock levels to maximise profitability

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient service

• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Plan and coordinate staffing levels, schedule rotas and manage labour costs

• Recruit, train, and develop the kitchen team

• Conduct monthly 1:1’s, performance reviews and provide coaching and mentoring to foster a positive, motivated and high-performing team

• Promote a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement

• Monitor stock usage and conduct regular inventory checks

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