Head Chef

Overview

Head Chef – Michelin Green Star Restaurant | Hampshire Countryside

Salary: £54,075 per annum

Plus equal share of Tronc (approx. £7,800)

About the Role

An exceptional opportunity for a Head Chef to lead a Michelin Green Star restaurant set within 400 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside – just an hour from London. This is your chance to create a farm-to-fork dining experience that celebrates sustainability, provenance, and hyper-seasonal produce.

At the heart of this unique estate is an organic Home Farm and biodynamic Market Garden, providing an extraordinary variety of ingredients grown just steps from the kitchen. You’ll work closely with the growers to design seasonal menus inspired by what’s thriving in the soil, crafting dishes that embody modern British fine dining with integrity and imagination.

Guided by a Culinary Director renowned for a philosophy of simplicity, seasonality, and sustainability, this role offers the freedom to shape a menu that evolves with the land.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead the culinary direction of a Michelin Green Star, farm-to-fork restaurant
• Direct access to organic, biodynamic produce harvested daily
• Be part of a close-knit kitchen team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and respect for the land
• Work with a leadership team deeply committed to sustainability and quality

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and in-room dining
• Collaborate with the Culinary Director and Executive Chef to evolve the restaurant’s vision
• Mentor and develop junior chefs, fostering a culture of learning and respect
• Ensure consistency, quality, and precision across every service
• Adapt menus seasonally, reflecting the freshest available produce
• Uphold sustainability, provenance, and kitchen excellence at all times

About You

You’re a passionate Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step in a Michelin Green Star or fine dining environment. You have:

• A deep respect for seasonality and sustainability
• Experience creating produce-led, modern British cuisine
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• A calm, collaborative approach and attention to detail

Financial & Core Benefits

• Tronc (2024: £7,800+ p.a. based on full-time hours)
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Increased holiday allowance
• Vitality healthcare cover
• Employee assistance programme
• 50% dining discount across all estate restaurants
• 50% off Wildsmith Skin products
• Online employee discounts and ‘Recruit a Friend’ bonus (£1,000)
• Complimentary staff meals and regular food tastings
• Monthly recognition awards and annual staff events

Join the Culinary Journey

This is more than a kitchen; it’s a connection between chef, grower, and land.

If you’re inspired by seasonal British ingredients, sustainable cooking, and exceptional hospitality, apply now and lead a team that’s redefining what it means to cook with nature.