Head Chef

Description:

Head Chef - Up to £65,000 Package │ Exceptional Hotel & Restaurant

Lead the kitchen of a prestigious hotel and high-quality restaurant, with a talented brigade of 12 and the opportunity to deliver food to a 2-3 Rosette standard.

We're recruiting a Head Chef to take the lead at one of Wareham's most distinctive hotel and dining destinations. Set within beautiful surroundings, the hotel is renowned for its exceptional food, with the restaurant offering a refined dining experience and a strong reputation for quality.

As Head Chef, you'll lead a brigade of 12 and oversee a varied food operation spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and events. With a clear focus on quality, consistency and seasonality, this is an opportunity to put your own stamp on a respected kitchen and continue developing its culinary offering.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

Earn up to £65,000 inclusive of service charge
Lead and develop a brigade of 12
Work within an exceptional hotel and restaurant environment
Deliver food to an established 2-3 Rosette standard
Take ownership of a varied culinary operation from breakfast through to dinner and events
Have the opportunity to influence menus and develop the restaurant's food offering
Enjoy excellent training and career development opportunities
Benefit from free meals while on duty
Enjoy hotel, food and beverage discounts
Accommodation can be arranged if relocatingKey Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you'll take overall responsibility for the kitchen, leading the brigade and maintaining the exceptional standards expected across the hotel's food operation.

Lead, motivate and develop a brigade of 12
Oversee breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and events
Maintain consistently high food standards in line with 2-3 Rosette expectations
Drive quality, presentation and consistency across every service
Develop menus and contribute to the continued evolution of the restaurant's culinary offeringWhat we're looking for

You'll be an experienced Head Chef with a strong background in quality-driven hotels or restaurants, with the passion and leadership skills to maintain high culinary standards.

Previous experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef
Experience working to 2-3 Rosette standards
Strong leadership and team management skills
Experience across a varied hotel or restaurant food operation
A genuine passion for exceptional food, quality and attention to detailIf you're looking for your next Head Chef opportunity in Wareham and want to lead a talented brigade within an exceptional hotel and restaurant, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Job Number │ 49058 / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Wareham
Role │ Head Chef

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