Head Chef – 4 Hotel – Near Wigan Salary: £38,000 Bonus Hours: 40 per week We are working with a well-established 4-star hotel near Wigan to recruit an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in delivering high-quality, fresh food across both restaurant and banqueting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven chef to take the lead in a dynamic kitchen, working closely with the Exec Chef to shape menus, lead a skilled team, and ensure consistently high standards. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the kitchen team in delivering fresh, seasonal dishes across restaurant and banqueting services • Collaborate with the Exec Chef on menu design, development, and innovation • Maintain excellent food quality and presentation in line with brand standards • Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and compliance • Manage, motivate and develop the brigade – fostering a positive and productive working environment • Monitor kitchen budgets, stock control and waste management to meet financial targets About You: • Proven experience as Head Chef or strong Sous Chef in a similar 4 hotel or high-volume venue • Strong background in both restaurant and banqueting/catering operations • Passion for fresh food and delivering exceptional dining experiences • Excellent leadership and team management skills • Confident in writing and costing menus in collaboration with senior leadership • Organised, hands-on, and calm under pressure Due to the location, having your own transport is essential. Interested? Send your CV to our consultant Dave Hayes at Daveperfect-recruitment.co.uk. If your experience aligns, he’ll be in touch Perfect Recruitment – Connecting Talent with Opportunity By applying for this position, you acknowledge and consent to the use of your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and authorize Perfect Recruitment to utilise your information for recruitment purposes as an agency defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. You are also giving you consent to your personal date being included on a computerised database and its use in order to secure employment.