Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; New Milton; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Coastal location

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Head Chef for a quality coastal venue in New Milton. You will lead a talented kitchen team, craft seasonal menus and maintain the highest standards of food hygiene.

The role offers a competitive salary of £51,000 inclusive of tips, with live-in accommodation available and the chance to showcase your creativity with fresh, local produce across restaurant and events.

Qualifications

• Rosette experience as Head Chef.
• Passion for cooking and exceptional food.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience catering for weddings, events, restaurants and hotels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Create exciting seasonal menus using fresh local ingredients
• Deliver high-quality dishes across restaurant and events
• Support a positive and professional kitchen culture

Skills

Rosette experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Event catering

Job description

Head Chef

£51,000 Inclusive of Tips

Live-in Accommodation Available

Looking for your next Head Chef role with the opportunity to put your own stamp on a quality kitchen? Join a fantastic coastal venue offering an excellent salary, live-in accommodation and the chance to work with fresh, seasonal produce.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join a well-established venue in New Milton. This is the perfect role for an experienced professional who is passionate about creating exceptional dishes while leading and inspiring a talented kitchen team. Located within easy reach of Southampton, this position offers an outstanding lifestyle alongside excellent career prospects.

Why apply? What's in it for you?

You’ll enjoy:

• £51,000 inclusive of tips
• Live-in accommodation available
• The opportunity to work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• A supportive environment where your ideas and creativity are valued
• The chance to lead a talented kitchen team in a stunning coastal setting

Key Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for:

• Maintaining the highest food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Creating exciting seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients
• Delivering consistently high-quality dishes across restaurant and event service
• Supporting a positive and professional kitchen culture

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous rosette experience as a Head Chef
• A genuine passion for cooking and producing exceptional food
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior team members
• Previous experience catering for weddings, events, restaurants and hotels
• A creative approach and commitment to high standards

If you're looking for your next Head Chef opportunity in New Milton, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF

Location │ New Milton

Role │ Head Chef