Head Chef

Fire Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

5.6 weeks' annual holiday

Staff discount on food and drink

Staff development and training

Uniform provided

Tips

Profit related bonus

Job summary

Fire Group is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a well-established fresh food pub near Wimborne, Dorset. You will lead a small kitchen team and have creative freedom to shape menus and dishes.

The role offers a chance to showcase creativity, manage costs, and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Head Chef experience essential.
• A passion for fresh food and menu development.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing food costs.
• Branded kitchen experience considered if background in fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Create and develop menus, combining traditional favourites with fresh, seasonal dishes.
• Lead and support a small kitchen team, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen hygiene.
• Deliver a consistently excellent dining experience.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Menu development

Team leadership

Food cost management

Job description

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for an opportunity to put your own stamp on a kitchen and develop your own menus? We're recruiting for a talented Head Chef to join a well-established fresh food pub in a beautiful location near Wimborne, Dorset, offering the chance to lead a small team and showcase your creativity through fresh, quality food.

The Role

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Create and develop menus, combining traditional favourites with fresh, seasonal dishes.
• Lead and support a small kitchen team, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen hygiene.
• Deliver a consistently excellent dining experience.

About You

• Previous Head Chef experience is essential.
• A passion for fresh food and menu development.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing food costs.
• Branded kitchen experience will be considered, provided you have a background in fresh food.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Additional profit related bonus
• Tips
• The opportunity to develop your own menus and bring fresh ideas to the business
• On-site parking
• 5.6 weeks' annual holiday
• Pension scheme
• Staff development and training opportunities
• Staff discount on food and drink
• Uniform provided
• A friendly and supportive team

Working Hours

• 45 Hours per week
• 5/7 days per week

Own transport is essential due to the location.

If you're a passionate Head Chef looking for a new challenge with the freedom to develop menus and make the kitchen your own, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.