Head Chef - Heritage Inn, Lead & Develop Your Kitchen Team

Wadworth; Colesbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Bonuses

Discount 25% food & stay

Tips

Cycle to Work

Parental leave

Accommodation

Double pay Xmas

Wagestream

Recognition program

Job summary

Wadworth's Colesbourne Inn in the countryside is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire a team and deliver consistently excellent food. You will manage costs, food safety, and margins while shaping menus and guest experiences in a traditional pub, restaurant and hotel setting.

You will work closely with the General Manager, foster a positive kitchen culture, and develop staff through hands-on leadership, training and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and delivering high-quality food.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop and inspire teams.
• Commercially minded with focus on cost control and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day kitchen operations and performance.
• Lead, develop and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared, cooked and presented to specification.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Commercial mindset

People development

Food safety

Menu planning

Cost management

Job description

Wadworth's Colesbourne Inn in the countryside is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire a team and deliver consistently excellent food. You will manage costs, food safety, and margins while shaping menus and guest experiences in a traditional pub, restaurant and hotel setting.

You will work closely with the General Manager, foster a positive kitchen culture, and develop staff through hands-on leadership, training and mentoring.