Head Chef

SSH Systems Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Bristol is seeking a Head Chef to lead their theatre-style kitchen. The role involves training staff, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring high food safety standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about food and hospitality, ready to make a mark in the local dining scene.

Benefits

Career progression and training

Group-wide staff discounts

Pension and team meals

Uniform

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and food.
• Ability to train and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure food safety standards.
• Develop and adapt menus reflecting the restaurant's identity.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety

Financial Acumen

Hospitality

Job description

Welcome to The Granary Bristol!

At The Granary, we are passionate about beautiful food, a stunning environment, and engaging experiences. Our guests enjoy a relaxed and honest dining experience in our historic space, originally built in 1869 as a grain store. We are open 7 days a week for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night cocktails.

We believe in using only the best seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers and suppliers in the South-West of England. Embracing the concept of sharing, our seasonal plates are designed to be enjoyed among friends and family. Our culinary approach highlights wood roasting, charring, and slow cooking to create a timeless dining experience.

We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our open-plan, theatre-style kitchen, which features a chargrill and a rotating wood-fired oven.

As Head Chef, you will need to:

1. Train and develop your team in a nurturing and encouraging manner.
2. Develop and adapt menus that reflect The Granary’s culinary identity and vision.
3. Be commercially, financially, and IT savvy.
4. Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.

Beyond technical skills, you should have a passion for hospitality, a love of food, and a curious mind. Your energy and enthusiasm for ingredients and restaurants should be infectious, inspiring both kitchen and front-of-house teams.

You should be someone ready for a challenge, eager to make the role your own, and to leave a mark on the Bristol food scene.

As part of a small, independent collection of restaurants in the South West, we offer:

• Career progression and training
• Group-wide staff discounts
• Pension and team meals
• Uniform