Head Chef
LOBO — South Gosforth, Newcastle
Salary: TBC
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
We’re looking for a passionate, ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen at LOBO in South Gosforth.
We’re all about bold, vibrant Mexican food, great ingredients and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. We’re looking for someone who either has a background in Mexican cuisine or is genuinely excited to learn, develop and immerse themselves in the food, flavours and techniques that make Mexican cooking so special.
The Role
As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen and play a key role in maintaining and developing the food offering at LOBO. You’ll lead the kitchen team, maintain high standards and help create a kitchen that is organised, creative and enjoyable to work in.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team day to day
- Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and flavour
- Preparing and developing Mexican-inspired dishes alongside the existing LOBO offering
- Managing kitchen organisation, prep and service
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
- Controlling food costs and maintaining strong kitchen margins
- Training and developing junior members of the team
- Working closely with the wider management team to develop the menu and kitchen operation
- Creating a positive, professional kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An experienced chef ready to take the next step or an established Head Chef
- Passionate about food and genuinely interested in Mexican cuisine
- Experienced in running a busy kitchen and leading a team
- Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
- Creative and keen to contribute ideas
- Serious about quality, consistency and cleanliness
- A strong communicator and natural team leader
- Experienced in Mexican food — or enthusiastic and willing to learn
You don’t need to have had previous head chef experience in Mexican cuisine to apply or at all. Passion comes first, If you’re a great chef with the right attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
- 42.5 hours per week
- TRONC on top of salary, plus monthly bonus.
- The opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen at an exciting independent restaurant
- Freedom to bring ideas and creativity to the menu
- A supportive, hands-on team
- The opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise in Mexican cuisine
- A chance to help shape the next stage of LOBO
- Staff discount for friends and familyIf you’re an ambitious chef who loves great food, enjoys leading a team and wants to be part of building something exciting in South Gosforth, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join the Lobo team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen : 1 year (preferred)
- Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
