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Head Chef

Salary Range
£40,000 - £40,000
£3,333 - £3,333 / mo

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Location Base
Stamford, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Head Chef - Stamford, Lincolnshire

Hours: 48 Hour

Salary: The on-target earning potential for this role is £40,000 annual/salary – comprising a base salary of £35,000, plus a qualified estimate of £5,000 in Tronc.

Due to the launch of our new neighbourhood bistro, we are now on the search for an enthusiastic, and passionate individual to join us at The William Cecil as Head chef reporting to our Executive Chef.

As Head Chef you will support the Executive chef to achieve and exceed agreed targets of profit, revenue and customer satisfaction through effective management, employee assessment and continuous training in line with Standards of Service and brand standards.

What's in it for you?

· Tronc

· It's a given, we'll feed you

· A generous referral scheme

· Birthday vouchers on us

· Onsite parking

· Cash rewards for work anniversaries

· Company discounts and rates across our hotels

· Opportunity for progression within the group as we look for growth & expansion

· Enrolment in Hospitality Action's Employee assistance programme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Annual staff parties

· In house discount on all food and drink

· Comprehensive training programme to ensure you get the most out of your role

Some of your key responsibilities?

· Develop a close working relationship with all managers and colleagues to ensure all guest expectations are met.

· Support and lead the kitchen to create a team environment which promotes good morale and ensures a high level of commitment and pride.

· Attend communication meetings ensuring that information is shared with the kitchen team.

· Ensure the company’s menu policy is adhered to at all times.

· Ensure that the kitchen operates effectively on a daily basis.

· Consistently deliver exceptionally high standards of food service.

· Drive innovation and create a culture of menu development

What we’re looking for…

· 2+ years’ experience in a similar Head Chef role in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority

· Proven track record managing kitchen teams

· A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu

· A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.

· Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.

· You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.

· You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done.

· You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.

You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips
  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Stamford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef roles across The William Cecil's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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