Job Description:
► LEAD CHEF Taste of Northumberland – Broomhill, Northumberland
HELP US BUILD SOMETHING SPECIAL
A brand-new food destination is coming to Northumberland, and we’re looking for the right person to help shape it from the very beginning.
Taste of Northumberland is transforming the former Trap Inn in Broomhill into a fresh, welcoming hospitality venue focused on:
◆ Incredible local produce
◆ Quality food done properly
◆ Great drinks and atmosphere
◆ Hospitality with personality
◆ Community pride and local identity
This is not a huge corporate kitchen.
This is a smaller kitchen with BIG ambition.
We are looking for a passionate, creative and driven Lead Chef who wants the opportunity to develop, grow and make their mark within an exciting new independent business.
This role would perfectly suit:
▪ An experienced Sous Chef ready for their first leadership opportunity
▪ A current kitchen lead wanting more creativity and ownership
▪ An ambitious chef looking to help build a brand from launch
► THE OPPORTUNITY
This is more than simply running a kitchen.
This is an opportunity to become part of the leadership team behind an exciting new Northumberland hospitality brand.
You will have the opportunity to:
◆ Help create the food identity of a brand-new venue
◆ Design and develop a stunning Northumberland-inspired menu
◆ Work with quality local suppliers and seasonal produce
◆ Build and develop your own kitchen team
◆ Grow alongside an expanding independent business
◆ Create food people genuinely travel for
We want someone with ideas, energy and pride in what they produce.
► WORKING ALONGSIDE MANAGEMENT
As Lead Chef, you will work closely with the wider management team to help drive the success of Taste of Northumberland.
This is a collaborative role where your ideas, input and leadership will genuinely help shape the direction of the business.
You will play an important role in:
◆ Supporting operational and financial targets
◆ Developing food standards and customer experience
◆ Building a positive team culture
◆ Strengthening relationships with local suppliers
◆ Helping establish Taste of Northumberland as a respected local destination
We are looking for someone who understands that great hospitality is built through teamwork, communication, consistency and pride in what we deliver.
► WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
KITCHEN LEADERSHIP
▪ Leading day-to-day kitchen operations
▪ Maintaining high standards during service
▪ Helping create a calm, organised and positive kitchen culture
▪ Supporting and developing junior kitchen staff
MENU DEVELOPMENT
▪ Creating fresh, exciting dishes
▪ Developing menus that champion Northumberland produce
▪ Working with management to shape the overall food vision
▪ Bringing creativity and seasonal ideas to the business and creating menus for events and special occasions
STANDARDS & OPERATIONS
▪ Managing stock, ordering and waste control
▪ Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
▪ Supporting GP and cost management
▪ Ensuring consistency, presentation and quality at all times
► WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone who:
◆ Is passionate about fresh food and hospitality
◆ Wants a genuine opportunity to grow and develop
◆ Has strong cooking and organisational skills
◆ Can perform calmly during busy services
◆ Enjoys creativity and menu development
◆ Takes pride in presentation and consistency
◆ Wants to help build something from the ground up
◆ Works well as part of a supportive team environment
Leadership experience is welcomed, but attitude, ambition and passion are just as important to us.
► SALARY & BENEFITS
◆ £28,000 – £33,000 depending on experience, creativity and leadership ability
◆ 40-hour salaried role
◆ Genuine progression and salary development opportunities as the business grows
◆ Salary and role review following successful launch period
◆ Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme
◆ Free on-site parking
◆ Staff food discounts
◆ Discounted produce from our shop
◆ Opportunity to help shape a growing Northumberland hospitality brand
Salary and responsibilities will be formally reviewed following the successful launch period and achievement of agreed operational targets.
► WHY JOIN TASTE OF NORTHUMBERLAND?
Because opportunities like this do not come around often.
You won’t simply be joining a kitchen.
You’ll be helping create a destination.
A place built on:
▪ Local pride
▪ Local produce
▪ Creativity
▪ Quality
▪ Genuine Northumberland hospitality
If you’re passionate about food and ready for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
You can email your CV and a short introduction explaining why you’d be right for the role to: [email protected]
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
