Head Chef

The New World Trading Company; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Staff discount

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Birthday day off

Education subsidies

Wagestream access

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Botanist Cheltenham is seeking a Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team and deliver fresh, vibrant dishes that reflect our hospitality and standards. You’ll combine creativity, leadership and consistency to ensure every dish mirrors the quality we’re known for.

You will drive food quality, cost controls and staff development in a fast-paced environment, creating memorable dining experiences for every guest every day.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager experience is essential.
• Demonstrates leadership, passion for food and guest experience.
• Ability to develop people and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Food passion

People development

Job description

The Botanist Cheltenham are hiring a Head Chef!

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 Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham?

At The Botanist Cheltenham, 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
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover & life assurance scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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

If you're ready to lead a talented kitchen team and create memorable food experiences, we'd love to hear from you!