Head Chef - Jarrolds Letheringsett

Jarrolds Letheringsett is a unique destination in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside, bringing together a farm shop, artisan butchery, deli and restaurant within a beautifully restored rural setting.

Our restaurant is at the heart of the Letheringsett experience, offering relaxed, welcoming dining built around fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Our menus range from breakfast and brunch through to lunch, homemade classics, lighter dishes, cakes and afternoon refreshments, alongside special menus and events throughout the year.

We work closely with local producers and suppliers, with the onsite butchery providing high-quality, locally reared meat and the farm shop and deli offering an exceptional range of seasonal produce and artisan products.

We are now looking for an inspirational Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help develop the next chapter of the Jarrolds Letheringsett food offering.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take overall responsibility for the kitchen operation, food quality, menu development and kitchen team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially minded chef who is passionate about seasonal Norfolk produce, provenance, sustainability and honest, beautifully executed food.
You will have the freedom to develop menus that reflect the character of Jarrolds Letheringsett while working closely with the farm shop, butchery and deli to make the very best use of the products available.
You will be responsible for maintaining consistently high culinary standards while ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, safely and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring consistently high standards of food, service and hygiene.

• Create and develop seasonal menus using high-quality, locally sourced and estate-produced ingredients.

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control, food costs, GP and waste.

• Work closely with the farm shop, butchery, deli and local suppliers to maximise the use of fresh, seasonal produce.

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen and health & safety requirements.

• Train and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive, professional and productive working environment.

• Work closely with the front-of-house team and management to deliver an excellent customer experience.

• Contribute to special events, private dining and seasonal promotions at Jarrolds Letheringsett.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and passionate chef with a proven background as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader.

You will have a genuine passion for seasonal, local and high-quality produce, together with the creativity and confidence to develop menus that are both inspiring and commercially successful. You will be a strong leader with excellent organisational and communication skills, able to motivate and develop your team while maintaining consistently high standards. A good understanding of food safety, kitchen operations and cost control is essential, along with a hands‑on, positive approach to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

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