Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge in addition to salary

Career development and training from1

Discounts on hotel stays, food and |dr

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Head Chef near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, offering a £45,000 salary plus a service charge. This full-time role allows you to shape menus, lead a brigade, and drive quality dining in a coastal setting.

You’ll manage seasonal menus, cost control, and a high-standard kitchen while developing your team and maintaining HACCP compliance. A great growth path awaits in a growing hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Strong menu planning and recipe development skills.
• Good knowledge of food costing, stock control and kitchen profitability.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food safety.
• A positive, hands-on leadership style.
• Ability to maintain standards during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and inspire the kitchen team.
• Create seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food and presentation.
• Manage food costs, stock control, wastage and profitability.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Introduce new dishes and continually improve the food offering.
• Work closely with senior culinary and operational leaders.
• Create a positive kitchen culture focused on quality and development.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costing

HACCP knowledge

Team development

Job description

Head Chef – £45,000 plus service charge. Lead a quality restaurant near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Are you an inspiring kitchen leader with a passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality local produce? This Head Chef opportunity near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire offers the freedom to shape menus, develop a talented team and make your mark on an ambitious dining destination.

What’s in it for you?

• £45,000 salary
• Service charge in addition to your basic salary
• Permanent, full-time contract
• Career development and training from day one
• Discounts on hotel stays, food and drink across the wider group
• Discounted leisure club membership
• Free virtual GP appointments
• 24/7 wellbeing support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff social events and recognition programmes
• Monthly and annual employee awards
• Career opportunities across a growing hospitality group
• A beautiful coastal setting near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Your new role

As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the complete kitchen operation and lead a motivated brigade. Based near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, you’ll create seasonal menus using quality regional produce while helping the restaurant deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will:

• Lead, coach and inspire the kitchen team
• Create seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Maintain consistently high standards of food and presentation
• Manage food costs, stock control, wastage and profitability
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members
• Maintain excellent food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards
• Introduce new dishes and continually improve the food offering
• Work closely with senior culinary and operational leaders
• Create a positive kitchen culture focused on quality and development

What we’re looking for

The successful Head Chef will combine strong leadership skills with genuine creativity and commercial awareness. Previous experience within a quality restaurant, hotel or Rosette-standard operation would be ideal.

You’ll also need:

• Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team
• Strong menu-planning and recipe-development skills
• Good knowledge of food costing, stock control and kitchen profitability
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food safety
• A positive, hands-on leadership style
• The ability to maintain standards during busy services
• The existing right to live and work in the UK

Experienced Senior Sous Chefs who are ready to take the next step are also encouraged to apply.

Job Number: 49217 / INDCHEFS