Head Chef

The New World Trading Company; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across venues

Free meals on shift

Birthday off (day after guaranteed off

Education subsidies

Wagestream financial wellbeing support

Job summary

The Botanist Bath is seeking a Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team in delivering fresh, vibrant dishes that delight guests and showcase exceptional hospitality.

You will drive food quality, presentation and cost controls, while developing team members and ensuring high standards of safety and consistency across every service.

Join a supportive environment that values creativity, energy and ongoing training, with a worker-focused culture and attractive bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager is essential.
• Demonstrates passion for food and developing people.
• Proven ability to lead a high-performing kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Manage stock, ordering and food cost controls.
• Support recruitment, training and development.
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards.
• Create a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
• Deliver exceptional food experiences for every guest.

Skills

Leading kitchen team

Food quality standards

Stock controls

Recruitment & training

Food safety & compliance

Kitchen culture

Job description

The Botanist Bath are hiring a Head Chef!

Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Great food has the power to bring people together. It's the centrepiece of celebrations, the reason friends stay for another round and often the memory guests take home with them long after they've left. We're looking for a Head Chef who understands that.

At The Botanist Bath, you'll lead a talented kitchen team in delivering fresh, vibrant food that helps create memorable guest experiences every single day. You'll combine creativity, leadership and consistency to ensure every dish reflects the quality, care and hospitality we're known for.

This role is about more than running a kitchen. It's about creating an environment where people can do their best work, where standards are high, development is encouraged and the energy of the team can be felt in every service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the kitchen team
• Driving food quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Managing stock, ordering and food cost controls
• Supporting recruitment, training and development
• Maintaining food safety and compliance standards
• Creating a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
• Delivering exceptional food experiences for every guest

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who is passionate about food, committed to developing people and takes pride in creating exceptional guest experiences.

Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager is essential.

Why Join The Botanist Bath?

At The Botanist Bath, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection - and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You’ll be part of a business that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and gives you the tools, training and support to bring brilliant hospitality to life every day. You’ll receive:

• Competitive bonus opportunities
• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support