Head Chef

Kestrel HR; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen at a renowned museum in Bath. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the food experience with a new kitchen space and a full menu redevelopment. You will manage a small team, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance, while also having creative control over menu offerings. If you're a calm leader who thrives under pressure and has a flair for innovative cuisine, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Healthcare Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Evenings Off

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef or Head Chef with a solid track record.
• Strong understanding of GP, stock management, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Full menu design and development from brunch to bespoke events.
• Day-to-day kitchen management including ordering and stock control.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Menu Design

Food Hygiene Standards

Stock Management

Team Leadership

Creativity in Food Concepts

Tools

Indicator

Nutritics

Job description

Job Title:Head Chef
Salary:£35,000 per annum
Location:Central Bath
Job Type:Full-time, Permanent
Hours:40 hours per week, 5 days per week
Evenings Off (excluding event days)

About the Role

Kestrel HR are delighted to be working with Graysons to help find a Head Chef for the fabulous Holburne Museum in the centre of Bath.

We’re looking for a passionate and experiencedHead Chefto lead our kitchen through an exciting new phase. With a brand-new kitchen space launching soon and a full menu redevelopment planned, this is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, hands-on chef ready to make their mark.

You'll play a key role in shaping the food offer, managing the kitchen team, and ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance across the board.

Responsibilities

• Full menu design and development – from brunch to bespoke events
• Day-to-day kitchen management including ordering, stock control and GP management
• Maintain all kitchen health & safety and food hygiene standards
• Lead a small team and support their development
• Confidently use (or learn quickly) systems likeIndicatorandNutritics
• Plan and deliver food for occasional events, including weddings

The Menu Offer

• Counter items:pastries and cakes (mainly bought-in), baked off fresh daily
• Handmade sandwiches:wide variety with a focus on fresh, seasonal flavours
• Short menu:6–8 brunch/lunch-style dishes served 10am–3pm
• Daily specials
• Events:occasional private functions and weddings (some with pre-selected menus)

About You

• ExperiencedSous Chef or Head Chefwith a solid track record
• Strong understanding of GP, stock management and kitchen operations
• Creative flair and confidence in launching new food concepts
• A calm, positive leader who thrives under pressure
• Comfortable using kitchen management systems and digital tools

What We Offer

• £35,000 salary
• Life Insurance.
• Variety of healthcare benefits, including on-line GP, gum discounts and wellbeing support.
• 40 hours/week over 5 days
• Evenings off(except for occasional events)
• Opportunity to lead an exciting kitchen relaunch
• Creative control and menu ownership

Ready to take the lead and build something brilliant?
Apply now to join us on this exciting journey.