Head Chef

FARA; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FARA, un restaurant indépendant de renommée à Glastonbury, recherche un Head Chef passionné pour diriger sa cuisine méditerranéenne et moyen-orientale. Vous aurez la liberté de façonner le menu tout en travaillant dans un environnement stimulant avec une vraie équilibre de vie. Offre un salaire de base de 34,000£, plus pourboires, et des horaires de jour qui vous permettent de profiter de vos soirées.

Benefits

Repas et boissons pendant les quarts

Réductions pour l'équipe

Deux jours de repos consécutifs

5 jours de travail par semaine

Travail dans un restaurant respecté et indépendant

Qualifications

• Expérience dans une cuisine rapide et de haute qualité.
• Passion pour la cuisine du Moyen-Orient et méditerranéenne.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à mener par l'exemple.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et inspirer l'équipe de cuisine.
• Développer des plats originaux en fonction des saisons.
• Maintenir des normes élevées en matière de qualité des aliments et d'hygiène.

Skills

Leadership

Créativité

Gestion du stress

Education

Expérience en cuisine de haute qualité

Job description

Full-time | Day Shifts Only | £34,000 + Tips | Start: 1st July 2025 (flexible)

Are you a passionate, creative chef ready to take the lead in a kitchen that celebrates flavour, seasonal ingredients, and real work-life balance?

FARA isa Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the heart of Glastonbury. We are looking for a talentedHeadChefto join our warm, dynamic team as we enter an exciting new chapter of growth here at FARA.

About FARA

We're a relaxed, daytime-only restaurant known for high-quality, freshly prepared brunch and lunch dishes. Inspired by the vibrant, sun-soaked flavours of the Middle East and Mediterranean, we serve food that’s full of soul, sourced with care, and delivered with genuine hospitality.

With a reputation for excellence and recognition in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide, we’re proud of what we’ve built - and excited for what’s next.

The Role

As our Head Chef, you'll be the heartbeat of our kitchen - leading from the front with creativity, precision, and care. You’ll have the freedom to shape the menu, influence the future of the food offering, and take ownership of our kitchen space.

Key responsibilities include:

•Leading and inspiring the kitchen team

•Developing original menu items, in line with seasonality

•Maintaining high standards across food quality, hygiene, and presentation and ensuring your team does the same

•Mentoring junior staff and building a supportive, positive kitchen culture

•Managing budgets and supplier relationships in partnership with the owner

What We Offer

•£34,000 + Tips

•Daytime hours– your evenings are yours

•Two days off in a row each week

•5-day work week

•On-shift food and drink, plus team discounts

•A rare opportunity to work in a respected, progressive independent restaurant

•The chance to make your mark and grow with the business

About You

You might already be a Head Chef or a seasoned Sous Chef ready to step up. You’ll bring experience in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen - along with a passion for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. You’re calm under pressure, take pride in your craft, and lead by example.

Start Date: 1st July 2025 (flexible)

We can’t wait to meet you.

Team FARA x