Head Chef

Elysium Collection; St. Mawes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Employee discounts

Training & development

Career progression

Team culture

Opportunity to shape dining

Job summary

Head Chef role at Elysium Collection's Cornwall hotel is seeking a dynamic leader to run the Mediterranean-inspired kitchen across breakfast, lunch and dinner services. You will coach a brigade, drive menu development and ensure exceptional quality and guest experiences.

You'll join a growing luxury hospitality group, influence menus, manage stock and costs, and uphold top standards of food safety and presentation in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Confident and supportive leader who develops others.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal Mediterranean flavors.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led kitchen.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of food cost control and kitchen profitability.
• Leads by example with energy, professionalism and positivity.
• Pride in producing exceptional food each service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
• Inspire, coach and develop a talented brigade.
• Deliver consistently outstanding Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Support seasonal menu development and new dish creation.
• Manage stock, food costs and minimise waste.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Work closely with front-of-house team to create memorable guest experiences.
• Take full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Menu planning

Mediterranean cuisine

Food safety

Job description

Lead the Kitchen | Mediterranean Small Plates | Cornwall

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen where fresh ingredients, exceptional hospitality and beautifully crafted food come together?

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to become the driving force behind the day-to-day operation of our kitchen in our stunning new 56-bedroom hotel. Our restaurant celebrates vibrant Mediterranean-inspired small plates, showcasing seasonal ingredients, bold flavours and relaxed dining at its very best.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef who loves leading from the front, developing people and delivering consistently exceptional food. Working alongside our Executive Chef, Stephane Delourme you'll take ownership of daily service, inspire your team and help shape an unforgettable dining experience for every guest.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the kitchen during busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
• Inspiring, coaching and developing a talented brigade.
• Delivering consistently outstanding Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
• Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Supporting seasonal menu development and new dish creation.
• Managing stock, food costs and minimising waste.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Working closely with our front-of-house team to create memorable guest experiences.
• Taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

We're looking for someone who

• Has previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Is a confident and supportive leader who enjoys developing others.
• Has a passion for fresh, seasonal food and Mediterranean flavours.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led kitchen.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Understands food cost control and kitchen profitability.
• Leads by example with energy, professionalism and positivity.
• Takes pride in producing exceptional food every single service.

This isn't just another Head Chef role.

You'll be joining a growing luxury hospitality business where quality, creativity and genuine hospitality sit at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to influence menus, develop your team and play a key role in shaping the reputation of one of Cornwall's most exciting new dining destinations.

We believe great hospitality starts with great people, so we invest in creating an environment where talented chefs can grow, be recognised and enjoy coming to work.

We offer

• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee discounts across the group.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to help build something truly special.