Lead Chef

Do you love creating delicious food and bringing new ideas to life? Lead Chef Salary: £15 per hour Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, NE21 About the Role This employer is looking for a talented Lead Chef to join their café at the beautiful Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill. This is more than just a kitchen role. It''s an opportunity to shape a thriving café offer, inspire a team, and play a key part in welcoming visitors from across the region. If you''re someone who enjoys being creative with menus, takes pride in serving fresh, high-quality food, and loves seeing customers leave with a smile, the organisation would love to hear from you. What You''ll Be Doing As the Lead Chef, you''ll be at the heart of the café operation, leading the kitchen and ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. From creating seasonal menus and preparing fresh food to managing stock, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting your team, no two days will be the same. You''ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop new food offerings, and help grow the reputation of the café as a destination in its own right. What The Employer Is Looking For You''ll be a talented chef with previous experience leading or managing a kitchen, along with: A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food Strong leadership and team-building skills Experience with menu planning and ..... full job details .....