We are recruiting for a Head Chef to join the team of a beautiful Hotel set within the New Forest.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step into their first Head Chef position, or an established Head Chef looking for a fresh new opportunity in a stunning setting.
The Head Chef role is hands-on, so you will be actively involved in the kitchen alongside managing a small team and ensuring consistently high standards across food quality, preparation and service.
What's on Offer?
- £41-42K + Service charge
- Day off on your birthday
- Wellbeing Action
- Discounts across local attractions and Hotels
- Career development and progression opportunities
- The chance to work in a beautiful setting
- Friendly and supportive working environment
The Role
As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the team delivers an excellent food offering while maintaining strong standards of hygiene, organisation and efficiency.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating and supporting a small kitchen team
- Being hands-on with food preparation and service
- Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Managing kitchen stock, ordering and food costs
- Monitoring budgets and minimising waste
- Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained
- Organising the kitchen to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Working closely with the wider hospitality team to deliver an excellent guest experience
- Supporting the kitchen team
Hours
- 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about food and enjoys being hands-on in the kitchen, with the confidence to take ownership of a small operation.
You may already be working as a Head Chef, or be an experienced Sous Chef looking for your first step into kitchen management.
You will ideally have:
- Strong experience within a quality hotel, restaurant or hospitality environment
- A genuine passion for food and delivering high standards
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Experience managing or mentoring a kitchen team
- An understanding of stock, food costs and kitchen budgets
- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- A positive and hands-on approach
If you're an experienced Sous Chef ready to take that next step, or an established Head Chef looking for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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