Head Chef

Darwin Escapes; Newton St. Loe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team at a beautiful lodge retreat. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to create exceptional dining experiences while managing a dedicated team. The role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Enjoy competitive pay, enhanced holiday entitlement, and a range of perks including discounted staff breaks and access to resort facilities. If you're ready to advance your culinary career in a vibrant environment, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Free complimentary round of Golf

Discounts on spa treatments

Recruitment bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment is essential.
• Catering qualifications and Level 3 Food Safety are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portion, stock, and quality control in the kitchen.
• Lead the team and ensure high motivation and training.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Catering qualifications

Level 3 Food Safety

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Catering qualifications

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

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Job Description

Location: Newton Road

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our team at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat in Bath, Somerset .

This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 5 variable days, which will be Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

Company Overview

Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!

About The Role

Main responsibilities:

The successful Head Chef will

• Take charge of all portion, stock and quality control ensuring only the best dishes are served to our guests.
• Ensure the kitchen and all work area are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Lead the team and ensure fair rotas are completed, training is provided and motivation is high within the team.
• Ensure consistent and prompt preparation and food service.
• Stock ordering and stock rotation.
• Ensure published menus and special boards have correct information, spelling and prices.
• Comply with all food hygiene regulations.
  
  

Requirements

Previous experience within a busy kitchen environment is essential. Catering qualifications and Level 3 Food Safety are essential. A driving licence with the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the retreat.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
• Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
• Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discount across all resorts.
• *Free complimentary round of Golf .
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• *Discount on website ticket prices for Chester Zoo, the UK’s largest charity zoo.
• *'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
• *Company employee sick pay.
• Compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• MediCash cash plan.
• Subject to terms and conditions
  
  

Why Work For Us

‘Darwin Escapes is successful because of our Team, who are like minded, dedicated and committed to delivering outstanding standards and customer experience. This is how we support each other to carve those life long memories for our holiday home owners, holiday guests and golf members and visitors’ – Lindsey Esse, Managing Director.

Skills Needed

About The Company

A Darwin Escape will always be the perfect destination.

A chance to unwind, power down or charge up! You’ll be all set to explore, seize adventure, dream bigger and let go of it all.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque rural setting, or a fun-packed family break in the heart of the action, we’ve got the perfect escape waiting for you.

Each of our locations are unique – no two are the same. We have lots of different accommodation, from luxury lodges complete with their own private hot tub, through to family-sized caravans and even treehouses. We want you to love your escape, so we are always striving for excellence.

All of our resorts are beautifully-maintained, with our award-winning facilities and stunning accommodation. Where you can relax and unwind or have an adventure filled holiday break away – make it your holiday, your way.

Company Culture

Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry.

Darwin Escapes has 26 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff.

No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you. Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Ayrshire in Scotland, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you!

If you're looking for a role in entertainment, food and beverage or at a management level the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you.

With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.

Desired Criteria

• A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort
  
  

Required Criteria

• Right to Live and work in the UK
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills
• We are looking for a Chef that has a qualification in Level 3 Food Safety
• Previous experience within a busy kitchen environment is essential
  
  

Closing DateThursday 28th August, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryBased on Experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Travel Arrangements

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