Head Chef - Branded Restaurant Group | £39K + £6K Tronc | Exeter City Centre

COREcruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving Asian restaurant in Exeter as a Head Chef, leading a passionate team in a hands-on role focused on operational excellence and consistency. With a fixed menu and a supportive environment, this position offers a competitive salary and a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Training at sister site for smooth onboarding

Work-life balance – no late-night finishes

Supportive environment with a long-tenured team

Qualifications

• Strong background in high-volume kitchens.
• Excellent knife skills and prep management.
• Proven health & safety/admin skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a high-volume restaurant.
• Run kitchen sections alongside team members.
• Ensure operational excellence and consistency.

Skills

Knife Skills

Health & Safety Management

Leadership

Prep Management

Job description

Lead a passionate team at a thriving Asian restaurant in Exeter’s heart – where tradition meets consistency.

Job Role:Head Chef – Volume and Fresh Food Specialist
Cuisine:Authentic East Asian Cuisine
Team Size:6 BOH on busy days
Location:Exeter city centre (limited parking)

We’re partnering with a high-volume restaurant renowned for its fresh, handmade dishes and loyal customer base.This is a rare chance for aHead Chefto lead a stable team in a prime location, with a focus on operational excellence and consistency.

The Restaurant:

• £32K weekly sales (dine-in + takeaway)
• Fixed menu with occasional specials (minimal creative input required)
• All prep done in-house – knife skills essential
• Hands-on role – you’ll run sections (fry/wok, broth, salads) alongside your team

The Ideal Head Chef:

• Strong background inhigh-volume kitchens
• Excellentknife skillsand prep management
• Provenhealth & safety/admin skills(orders, rotas, compliance)
• Leadership style:hands-on, calm, and structured
• Happy with aconsistent menu(no frequent development)

Why Apply?

• £39K base + £6K tronc(paid quarterly)
• Training at sister site for smooth onboarding
• Work-life balance– no late-night finishes
• Long-tenured team(supportive environment)

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