Head Chef – Brand New Opening Gourmet Chicken Burger Restaurant

Goldenkeys; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent restaurant brand is seeking a passionate Head Chef for its new gourmet kitchen in Bristol. The successful candidate will lead a talented team, ensuring high-quality dishes and a smooth kitchen operation. We're looking for an experienced Head Chef or a Senior Sous Chef aspiring for growth in a dynamic environment, with a strong focus on modern casual dining and culinary excellence. This role offers excellent career progression and a chance to influence the kitchen culture.

Benefits

Staff meals and generous team discounts

Full autonomy to run the kitchen

Positive forward-thinking team culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready for the step up.
• Passionate about modern casual dining and gourmet comfort food.
• A natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Organised, disciplined, and confident under pressure.
• A positive influence who motivates others and leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team.
• Overseeing prep, service, ordering, and stock management.
• Maintaining top standards of quality, flavour, and presentation.
• Working closely with the management team to keep service seamless.
• Inspiring creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Job Description

This is your chance to take charge of a brand-new gourmet kitchen in Bristol!

We're working with a stylish independent restaurant brand that's redefining gourmet comfort food with bold flavours premium ingredients and a buzzing dining atmosphere. Following the success of their first site they’re now launching in the heart of Bristol and are looking for a passionate hands‑on Head Chef to run the kitchen at this exciting new venue.

As Head Chef you’ll be the driving force in the kitchen. You’ll lead a talented team deliver consistently high‑quality dishes and set the standard for everything that leaves the pass. You’ll shape the kitchen culture inspire your team and keep every service smooth efficient and fun.

What’s in it for you

• 37440 per annum plus service charge
• Staff meals and generous team discounts
• Full autonomy to run the kitchen and develop your leadership style
• A positive forward‑thinking team culture
• Career progression with an expanding independent brand

Key Responsibilities

• Leading motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Overseeing prep service ordering and stock management
• Maintaining top standards of quality flavour and presentation
• Working closely with the management team to keep service seamless
• Inspiring creativity teamwork and continuous improvement

About You

• Experienced Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready for the step up
• Passionate about modern casual dining and gourmet comfort food
• A natural leader who thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Organised disciplined and confident under pressure
• A positive influence who motivates others and leads by example

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious Head Chef to make their mark on a brand‑new opening and join a growing independent brand with big plans.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Food Industry
• Cooking
• Cost Control
• Baking
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1