Head Chef - 45,000 plus service charge. Lead a quality restaurant near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Are you an inspiring kitchen leader with a passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality local produce? This Head Chef opportunity near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire offers the freedom to shape menus, develop a talented team and make your mark on an ambitious dining destination.
What's in it for you?
- 45,000 salary
- Service charge in addition to your basic salary
- Permanent, full-time contract
- Career development and training from day one
- Discounts on hotel stays, food and drink across the wider group
- Discounted leisure club membership
- Free virtual GP appointments
- 24/7 wellbeing support
- Company pension scheme
- Staff social events and recognition programmes
- Monthly and annual employee awards
- Career opportunities across a growing hospitality group
- A beautiful coastal setting near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Your new role
As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the complete kitchen operation and lead a motivated brigade. Based near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, you'll create seasonal menus using quality regional produce while helping the restaurant deliver memorable dining experiences.
You will:
- Lead, coach and inspire the kitchen team
- Create seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- Maintain consistently high standards of food and presentation
- Manage food costs, stock control, wastage and profitability
- Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members
- Maintain excellent food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards
- Introduce new dishes and continually improve the food offering
- Work closely with senior culinary and operational leaders
- Create a positive kitchen culture focused on quality and development
What we're looking for
The successful Head Chef will combine strong leadership skills with genuine creativity and commercial awareness. Previous experience within a quality restaurant, hotel or Rosette-standard operation would be ideal.
You'll also need:
- Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team
- Strong menu-planning and recipe-development skills
- Good knowledge of food costing, stock control and kitchen profitability
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food safety
- A positive, hands-on leadership style
- The ability to maintain standards during busy services
- The existing right to live and work in the UK
Experienced Senior Sous Chefs who are ready to take the next step are also encouraged to apply.
Job Number: 49217 / INDCHEFS
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Contact Details:
Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Recruitment Team
