Head Chef / Kitchen Manager – Established Independent Restaurant – Worcester – £38,000 + £2,000 Tronc
What’s in it for the successful Head Chef / Kitchen Manager?
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 / Kitchen Manager 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 / Kitchen Manager 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 developer, recruiting and training kitchen talent
Uncompromising on food safety and hygiene standards
A collaborative approach with front-of-house for smooth service
If you are interested in this role or would like to find out more, get in touch with the team at Tonic today.