Location: Isle of Man | Salary: GBP 45,000 - 50,000 | Start Date: End of July / August | Relocation Support: Available | Visa Support: Certificate of Employment provided by the business
We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a premium boutique hotel and pub on the Isle of Man.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who loves seafood, fresh produce, and the chance to build a strong food reputation in a beautiful island location.
The business is a boutique hotel with 19 rooms, a quality food-led pub offering, and a strong focus on fresh, seasonal cooking. The food operation is expected to generate around GBP 8,000 - 10,000 per week, with additional revenue from rooms, breakfast, and dinner trade.
This role would suit a Head Chef who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the front, and creating a kitchen culture built on standards, consistency, and care.
The Role
- Take full ownership of the kitchen operation
- Lead and develop the kitchen team
- Create fresh, seasonal menus with a strong seafood focus
- Manage GP, stock, ordering, and kitchen costs
- Maintain high standards across every service
- Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hotel trade
- Work closely with the owners and senior team
- Build a strong local reputation for the food offering
Ideal Head Chef
- Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
- Background in premium pubs, boutique hotels, seafood restaurants, or quality fresh food operations
- Strong knowledge of seafood, seasonal produce, and menu development
- Good commercial understanding of food costs, stock, and GP
- A calm and professional leadership style
- The ability to run a kitchen with structure, care, and consistency
- A genuine interest in relocating to the Isle of Man
The Package
- GBP 45,000 - 50,000 salary plus tronc and tax benefits
- Relocation support available
- Isle of Man visa support through the business
- Certificate of Employment provided
- Potential tax benefits compared with mainland UK
- Premium boutique hotel environment
- Opportunity to make the food offering your own
- Start date around end of July / August
This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef who wants something different. You will have the chance to lead a quality seafood-focused kitchen, work in a beautiful location, and become part of a boutique hotel business with real potential.
