Head Chef

Harbour Beach Club; Salcombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Career progression pathways

Competitive salary

On-the-job training

Hotel stay and F&B discounts

Benefits platform

Employee Assistance Program

Stylish boutique uniform

Meals on duty

Gym access

Job summary

Harbour Beach Club in Salcombe is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead our restaurant team in a high-volume, seafood-inspired setting on the waterfront.

You will be highly organized, energetic and forward thinking, with a passion to develop the team and deliver fresh, quality food. The role offers progression within Harbour Hotels and a vibrant, supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with exceptional culinary skills to lead the restaurant team.
• Experience in a high volume restaurant with an emphasis on serving fresh quality food.
• Highly organized, energetic and forward thinking with a passion to lead, motivate and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant team to deliver high-quality, consistent dishes.
• Oversee kitchen operations, menu planning and food safety in a high-volume setting.
• Mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff to maintain Harbour Hotels’ standards.

Job description

About us

Officially launched in 2022, our stylish waterfront hotel and resort is right on the shores of Salcombe's South Sands Beach. Bringing the outside in, the beachfront restaurant features a seafood-inspired menu showcasing the best local produce in the region. An all-day dining affair, expect relaxed banquette seating, the restaurant includes a wrap-around terrace for lunch or dinner overlooking the water, The resort’s exclusive event space featuring an outdoor‑indoor flow offers chic beachside vibes. With views over the water, this stunning space opens out onto the lower terrace for outside eating and drinking. Our Beach Club Spa features an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and five treatment rooms.

Harbour Beach Club is part of Harbour Hotels, a collection of prestigious hotels nestled in some of the most beautiful locations across the South.

The role

We have a superb opportunity for a talented Head Chef with exceptional culinary skills to lead the restaurant team. You will be experienced in working in a high volume restaurant with an emphasis on serving fresh quality food. As Head Chef you will be highly organised, energetic and forward thinking with a passion to lead, motivate and develop the team.

What’s in it for you

At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Excellent progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal promotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts across the Harbour Hotels Group
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stylish boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels
• Meals included whilst on duty
• Free use of Gym Facilities

Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.