Head Chef

Candidhospitality; West Bridgford; Sur place; GBP 37 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive bonus

50% discount for you and up to 5 guest

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Critical illness cover & life cover

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday day off

Education subsidies

Wagestream access

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Résumé du poste

The Botanist West Bridgford is seeking a Head Chef to lead and develop the kitchen team, delivering fresh, high-quality, memorable dishes every service. You will drive culinary excellence, uphold standards, and foster a positive kitchen culture aligned with guest satisfaction and business success.

In this role you will manage stock, ordering and food cost controls, support recruitment and training, ensure food safety and compliance, and deliver exceptional dining experiences that reflect the

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager experience essential.
• Passion for food and guest experience.
• Strong leadership and development skills.
• Commitment to high standards and hospitality.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Manage stock, ordering and food cost controls.
• Support recruitment, training and development.
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards.
• Create a positive and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Deliver exceptional food experiences for every guest.

Connaissances

Leadership

People development

Food quality focus

Guest experience

Description du poste

Company: The Botanist

Role: Head Chef

Salary: £43,000

Location: West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6AP

Role Overview: Lead and develop the kitchen team at The Botanist West Bridgford to consistently deliver fresh, high-quality, and memorable food experiences. Drive culinary excellence, maintain operational standards, and foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture that contributes to exceptional guest satisfaction and supports business success.

The Botanist West Bridgford are hiring a Head Chef!

Great food has the power to bring people together. It's the centrepiece of celebrations, the reason friends stay for another round and often the memory guests take home with them long after they've left. We're looking for a Head Chef who understands that.

At The Botanist West Bridgford, you'll lead a talented kitchen team in delivering fresh, vibrant food that helps create memorable guest experiences every single day. You'll combine creativity, leadership and consistency to ensure every dish reflects the quality, care and hospitality we're known for.

This role is about more than running a kitchen. It's about creating an environment where people can do their best work, where standards are high, development is encouraged and the energy of the team can be felt in every service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the kitchen team
• Driving food quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Managing stock, ordering and food cost controls
• Supporting recruitment, training and development
• Maintaining food safety and compliance standards
• Creating a positive and high-performing kitchen culture
• Delivering exceptional food experiences for every guest

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who is passionate about food, committed to developing people and takes pride in creating exceptional guest experiences.

Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager is essential.

Why Join The Botanist West Bridgford?

At The Botanist West Bridgford, great hospitality starts with great people. We create places full of energy, personality and genuine connection – and that only happens when our teams feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

You’ll Be Part Of a Business That Invests In Its People, Celebrates Individuality And Gives You The Tools, Training And Support To Bring Brilliant Hospitality To Life Every Day. You’ll Receive

• Competitive bonus opportunities
• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover & life assurance scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

If you're ready to lead a talented kitchen team and create memorable food experiences, we'd love to hear from you!