Head Chef

The Oystercatcher; Wadebridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local establishment in Wadebridge is looking for an enthusiastic Head Chef to join their kitchen team. In this fast-paced role, you will oversee the quality food offering, ensuring a consistent and delightful experience for guests. You will be well-organised and passionate about cooking, contributing towards budget and sales targets. This position also offers career progression and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

50% off overnight stays in our pubs

£150 towards a stay in one of our pubs

Westfield Rewards discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Organised and adaptable with a genuine passion for cooking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a quality food offering in the kitchen.
• Deliver a consistent, high quality food offering.
• Understand and meet budget and sales targets.

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Head Chef with experience of working in a fast‑paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you'll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to supply quality food that delights our guests.

Benefits

• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs.
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
• Cycle to work scheme on select roles.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career progression.
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10).
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Flexible working.
• Paid time off to volunteer for charity.

Responsibilities

• Front the Kitchen and Back of House Team, taking pride in overseeing a quality food offering that delights our guests.
• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do.
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering.
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen.
• Understand budgets and sales targets, and play a vital part in helping to achieve them.
• We'd love you to join our team!