Head Chef

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Patchway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality company in Bristol seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the Curious Kitchen, an award-winning restaurant with a focus on innovative menus. The ideal candidate will inspire a vibrant kitchen team, excel in culinary trends, and ensure high standards throughout operations. This role comes with a competitive salary, career development, and various employee benefits including 28 days annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wagestream access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Generous employee discounts

Pension and Life assurance

Long service awards

Bespoke training programmes

Engaging & supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Eager to work to 2 AA Rosette standards and beyond.
• Ability to inspire and lead a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of hotel food operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and innovate with menu evolution.
• Lead and collaborate with kitchen and management teams.
• Nurture future talent and develop kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen operations and drive excellence.
• Oversee operations for sister food outlet and coffee shop.

Skills

Passion for people development

Curious and creative nature

Deep understanding of food trends

Experience in hotel kitchens

Job description

Are you an experienced Head Chef ready for a fresh challenge? This is your chance to showcase your skills in a vibrant, creative environment. Situated in lively Bristol, home to some of the best food spots in the country, our award-winning 2 AA Rosette, 100-seat restaurant – Curious Kitchen – and 4-star hotel and spa are calling your name.

Leading our Curious Kitchen

• Inspire and innovate: Work closely with the team to evolve our menus, staying ahead of food trends to deliver exceptional dishes to our guests.
• Lead with passion: Be a hands‑on leader, collaborating with key managers like the General Manager, Head of Sales, and Restaurant Manager.
• Nurture future talent: Develop our dedicated kitchen team – the Head Chefs of tomorrow – and guide our front‑of‑house team in understanding our dishes and stories.
• Drive excellence: Play an active role in cost management, kitchen efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards.
• Expand your impact: Oversee the kitchen operations for our sister food outlet and coffee shop.

Our next Curious Kitchen Head Chef

This role is perfect for a driven and experienced Head Chef who’s eager to work to 2 AA Rosette standards and beyond. We’re seeking someone with:

• A passion for people development – you’ll lead and inspire your team with energy and a personal touch.

• A curious and creative nature that brings theatre to our restaurant.

• A deep understanding and love of food including key trends and a desire to keep our menus fresh and exciting.
• Experience in hotel kitchens and knowledge of hotel food operations is a big plus.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job – it’s a career opportunity. You’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to delivering excellence to every guest, with ongoing development and support to help you reach your full potential.

Ready to bring your passion and expertise to the table? Step into a role where your leadership will shape the future of our kitchen.

Apply now and start your journey with us in return we offer:

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Generous employee discounts
• Pension and Life assurance
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with friends and family
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment