Head Chef, Chef Manager - Calvert Kielder, England

Posted on February 10, 2026 | Start date March 9, 2026

Salary:Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications in the range of £28,500 to £30,000
Duration:Permanent
Hours:Calvert Kielder operates an annualised hour’s scheme for our staff. Working hours involve some early mornings and late evenings as well as weekends and public holidays. This is a full-time position.
Days:
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:
Food type:Set menu with 3 choices, maybe special dietary requirements
Full-time chefs:Sole chef with a kitchen assistant in part of most days
Accommodation:
Job description:

As Chef Manager of a small team you will be responsible for the provision of a high quality catering
service to the guests, staff and visitors of Calvert Kielder. This is a hands on post and you will also be
responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and service of food. Working to a pre- set budget
you should ensure that efficient and economic use is made of all resources.
SKILLS, INTERESTS and QUALITIES
• A creative interest in food and cookery.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership and Management skills.
• The ability to organise and plan your own work and that of others.
• The ability to control a budget and work with figures.
• The ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• The ability to deal calmly with unexpected situations and crisis.
• Good knowledge of special dietary needs e.g. Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Diabetic etc.

WORKING HOURS
Calvert Kielder operates an annualised hour’s scheme for our staff. Working hours involve some early
mornings and late evenings as well as weekends and public holidays. This is a full-time position.
You will receive 28 days holiday entitlement (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays).
Calvert Kielder operates a salary exchange pension scheme.
Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications in the range of £28,500 to £30,000

QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification (Essential).
• Minimum 5 years practical kitchen experience (Essential).
• NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent (Desirable)

LOCATION
The Location for this post is at Northumbria Calvert Trust T/A Calvert Kielder, Kielder Water & Forest
Park, Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS.
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How to apply:

Please email up to date CV and reference details

Work for partners:

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Contact details:Sally.Hemingbrough@calvert-kielder.com | https://www.calvertkielder.org.uk/
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