Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
At the Bartlewood Lodge we recognise that a good Head Chef is a key ingredient to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, leading your team to thrive whatever the shift throws at them (not literally!).
Join us at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery. We’re a friendly bunch with something for all the family. From hand-carved, slow-cooked roasts to freshly made stone-baked pizzas. If you fancy a pizza the action, we want to hear from you.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Quarterly bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
- Opportunities to grow with lifelong learning and funded qualifications
- Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
On top of this, we offer a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…
- Train, motivate and inspire your team to deliver an efficient food operation
- Be responsible for the kitchen’s financial performance which can lead to attractive rewards
- Oversee food ordering and food preparation
- Ensure delivery of operational standards
- Manage a team
- Control stock
- Always conform to health and hygiene regulations
Location: Bartlewood Lodge,Dale Rd,Ockbrook,Derby DE72 3RY,UK, Derby DE72
Location: Bartlewood Lodge,Dale Rd,Ockbrook,Derby DE72 3RY,UK, Derby DE72
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef roles across Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 £29,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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