Situated in a beautiful Tudor building dating back to 1510, the family-run Tudor of Lichfield has been delighting guests since 1936. Now, as we enter an exciting new chapter, we’re looking for the right culinary leader to help shape the future of our kitchen."
The Opportunity
We are building a stronger, more ambitious culinary team and need a Head Chef who doesn’t just maintain a kitchen — but builds one. This role offers creativity, responsibility for menus, standards, and performance, and the chance to contribute to the long-term growth of the business.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Leading and inspiring a small, dedicated kitchen team
- Creating and developing fresh, seasonal menus
- Taking ownership of stock control, GP, and labour management
- Driving quality, consistency, and presentation standards
- Maintaining our 5-star food hygiene standards
- Supporting the wider business in achieving growth and success
About You
- Ideally, you’ll have 2+ years’ experience as a Head Chef, but we’re also happy to consider an experienced Sous Chef ready to step up
- Passionate about fresh ingredients and high-quality cooking
- Proven experience managing kitchen costs, GP, and labour targets
- Confident leader with strong team development skills
- Hands-on and actively involved in day-to-day kitchen operations
- Excited by the opportunity to shape a new kitchen culture
- Motivated by growth and long-term success
- Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen
Why Join Us?
- Christmas Day & New Year’s Day off
- Employee discount across the business
- Be part of a close-knit, supportive team
- A supportive and friendly management team
- Play a key role in the next phase of our growth
If you’re an experienced Head Chef ready to take ownership of a kitchen with real ambition and creative potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: £36,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
