Head Chef – New Opening
Clitheroe
Up to £40,000–£45,000 + Profit Share + Service Charge
This is your chance to build something from the ground up.
Our client, a brand-new, fresh-produce-led concept is launching in a beautiful countryside setting, and we’re looking for a Head Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen and make their mark delivering a true taste of Lancashire from field to fork.
Think locally sourced ingredients, seasonal menus, and real food done properly. This is a business rooted in quality, simplicity, and provenance — and you’ll be right at the centre of it.
If you’re passionate about honest cooking, leading from the front, and shaping a kitchen your way, this is the opportunity for you.
The Role
As Head Chef, you’ll have full control of the kitchen, from menu development to team culture.
- Lead and inspire your brigade, setting the tone for standards, energy, and creativity
- Design and deliver fresh, seasonal menus with a focus on quality and consistency
- Build, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
- Work closely with the General Manager to drive GP, stock control, and profitability
- Take ownership of all health & safety and food hygiene standards
- Create a positive, high-performing kitchen culture
This is not a maintenance role — it’s an opportunity to shape, influence, and grow something special.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven Head Chef experience in a busy, quality-led kitchen
- A natural leader who thrives on developing people and building teams
- Strong food knowledge with a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Solid understanding of kitchen finances including GP, stock, and wastage
- Calm under pressure, organised, and hands-on
- A strong personality — driven, positive, and passionate about hospitality
What You’ll Get
- £40,000–£45,000
- Profit share
- Generous service charge
- The opportunity to shape a new opening from day one
- Real scope to grow with an expanding business
Hesketh James are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Due to high application volumes, we will contact successful candidates within 72 hours.