Head Chef

International Hospitality Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual holiday

Company paid courses

Pension

Mental & dental care

Cycle scheme

Retailer discounts

Job summary

A prominent hospitality recruitment firm is looking for a Kitchen Manager Head Chef for a restaurant in Weston-Super-Mare. This role involves leading a team of 8 chefs, managing operations in a high-volume environment, and delivering exceptional service. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience in the branded restaurant industry and be a specialist in modern English and European cuisine. A competitive salary of up to £28,000 along with a £4,000 bonus and additional benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in the branded restaurant or pub industry.
• Experience in a high-volume gastro pub background preferred.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brigade of 8 chefs to achieve high standards.
• Manage back of house systems including ordering and stock control.
• Operate in a high-volume pub environment, serving 200–300 customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Culinary Skills

Pressure Handling

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking to recruit a Kitchen Manager Head Chef for one of their restaurants in Weston-Super-Mare.

In return you will receive an excellent salary up to £28,000 plus £4,000 bonus, 28 days annual holidays, company paid courses, pension, mental & dental care, cycle scheme, discounts with major retailers and other company related benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brigade of 8 chefs to achieve existing high standards and deliver exceptional service.
• Manage back of house systems, including ordering, stock control and achieving gross profit targets.
• Prepare rosters and ensure health & safety controls and implementation.
• Work as a specialist in modern English and modern European cuisine.
• Operate in a high-volume pub environment, potentially serving 200–300 covers on busy days.
• Produce meals using ingredients chosen by the development chef and follow provided specifications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in the branded restaurant or pub industry.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and deliver exceptional service.
• Experience in a high-volume gastro pub background preferred.
• Strong understanding of back of house operations and ability to lead a team from the front.
• Specialist in modern English and modern European cuisine.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions to apply.

Conditions & Benefits

• Hours: up to 48 hours per week, five days out of seven.
• Salary: up to £28,000 plus £4,000 bonus.
• Benefits: 28 days holiday, company paid courses, pension, mental & dental care, cycle scheme, retailer discounts, and other company-related benefits.

Application

If you think you fit the criteria then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that you must currently be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions to apply for this position.