Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic, creative, and hardworking Head Chef to join the team here at Redhouse!
We’re situated right in the heart of the Quayside with views of the iconic Tyne Bridge, serving some of the best pie and mash in town and we are looking for a strong leader who is filled with ideas, has passion for the industry and can keep up with the brief.
Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is essential as well as experience in working with fresh food and developing menus.
As head chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, liaising with suppliers, ensuring the smooth running of service, and the production of some amazing dishes.
Key responsibilities:
-Health and safety
-Ordering
-Stock control
-Producing & costing rotas
-Producing and costing menus
-Develop and motivate the kitchen team
-Running service, ass and have full knowledge of the menu and equipment
-Impeccable time keeping and time management
Why join us:
- Discount card to use in all company sites, receiving 50% off food and 25% of drinks
- Bonus scheme
- Supplement pay for any overtime worked
- Cycle to work scheme
- Career development and progression
- Specialist training schemes available
- Opportunities to work with a range of talented chefs in the company, working with a wide range of cuisines
- Working for an ever expanding local company with staff at the heart of what we do
If you think this challenge is for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (required)
- Kitchen management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef roles across The Redhouse's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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