Head Chef

Job Description Peak Edge Hotel & Red Lion RestaurantPeak Edge Hotel is entering an exciting phase as we continue the elevation of the Red Lion Restaurant and our award winning Banqueting operation, building on our reputation for honest, seasonal cooking rooted in exceptional local produce from our own Walton Lodge Estate.We are now looking for a hands-on Head Chef to join our senior kitchen team and help drive the next stage of our guest experience.Reporting to the Group Executive Chef, you will lead the day-to-day kitchen operation while helping develop a confident, consistent brigade capable of delivering at 2 AA Rosette level across a 7-day operation, while also supporting our high-quality banqueting and wedding offer.The RoleThis is a leadership role for a chef who still loves being on the pass and in the kitchen. You will be responsible for maintaining standards, developing the team, and ensuring every service reflects the quality of the produce we are proud to serve.Alongside the Red Lion operation, you will play an important supporting role in the delivery of our busy banqueting and wedding business, working closely with the Group Executive Chef, the Red Lion Head Chef and the Head Banqueting Chef to ensure consistency and quality across the whole site.Menu development is collaborative and structured, with strong support from the Group Executive Chef, including administrative support for costings and menu engineering.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day kitchen operationDeliver consistent 2 AA Rosette standard food across all servicesSupport the delivery of high-quality banqueting and wedding foodDevelop, mentor and grow the kitchen brigadeDrive standards of prep, service, and kitchen organisationWork collaboratively on seasonal menu developmentChampion the use of Walton Lodge Estate produceEnsure strong GP performance with support from the Exec ChefMaintain excellent food safety and compliance standardsSupport recruitment and succession planning within the kitchen teamAbout YouWe are looking for a chef who combines craft, leadership and energy.You will ideally:Be an experienced Snr Sous Chef or Head Chef from a quality fresh-food environmentBe genuinely passionate about seasonal, ingredient-led cookingHave experience working to 2AA Rosette standards (or similar)Be confident supporting both restaurant and banqueting operationsBe a strong, calm leader who develops peopleBe highly organised and standards-drivenEnjoy working collaboratively rather than in isolationTake pride in consistency as much as creativityBe comfortable in a busy, quality-focused 7-day operationWhy Join Peak Edge Hotel?Work with outstanding produce from our Walton Lodge EstateBe part of an ambitious but grounded independent businessStrong support structure from an experienced Group Executive ChefCollaborative menu development processReal opportunity to shape the next phase of the Peak Edge HotelStable, established brigade and businessIf you're ready to grow your culinary career and achieve a wonderful dining experience with our team, lets talk!

Created: 2026-04-18