Head Chef

COREcruitment Northamptonshire, England Posted Mar 30, 2026

Contract
Onsite
Senior

Job description

We’re recruiting a Head Chef to lead a dynamic, multi-faceted food operation in Northamptonshire. This is a unique opportunity to oversee both a daytime café-style offer and high-profile events within a prestigious, fast-paced environment.

The Head Chef will lead a skilled kitchen team, delivering a fresh café/deli offer for daily visitors alongside corporate hospitality and premium evening events in Northamptonshire. If you’re a versatile Head Chef who thrives across retail and events, this is an exciting and varied role with an incredible contract caterer!

The offer

  • £40,000 per annum
  • 40 hours per week
  • 5 out of 7 working pattern
  • Some evenings required
  • High-profile, seasonal events exposure
  • Opportunity to lead a diverse and exciting operation

    • The operation & food

  • Café/deli-style daytime offer for visitors.
  • Fresh, grab & go and hot food options.
  • Corporate daytime hospitality.
  • High-end evening events and functions.
  • Large-scale, high-profile annual events.
  • Fast-paced, seasonal peaks with strong team support.

    • The role

  • Lead and manage the full kitchen operation.
  • Deliver a consistent, high-quality café and deli offer.
  • Oversee planning and execution of corporate and evening events.
  • Manage, train and develop the kitchen team.
  • Ensure strong food safety, compliance and kitchen standards.
  • Control ordering, GP and stock management.
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional events.

    • The ideal Head Chef

  • Experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
  • Comfortable delivering high-volume service alongside premium events
  • Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
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