Head Chef & Kitchen Manager – Lead High-Volume Pub

International Hospitality Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £31,000

£4000 bonus

28 days annual holidays

Company paid courses

Pension

Dental care

Cycle scheme

Discounts with major retailers

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm seeks a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef for a restaurant in Taunton. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in the branded restaurant or pub industry, leading a team in a high-volume setting. Responsibilities include managing a brigade of chefs, overseeing stock control, and ensuring high standards of service. Competitive salary up to £31,000, plus bonus and various company benefits including courses and pension. Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in branded restaurant or pub industry.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Experience managing a brigade of chefs.

Responsibilities

• Drive a brigade of 8 chefs to maintain high standards.
• Responsible for ordering and stock control.
• Prepare rosters and ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

High volume catering

Back of house systems management

Modern English cuisine

Modern European cuisine

Job description

A leading hospitality recruitment firm seeks a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef for a restaurant in Taunton. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in the branded restaurant or pub industry, leading a team in a high-volume setting. Responsibilities include managing a brigade of chefs, overseeing stock control, and ensuring high standards of service. Competitive salary up to £31,000, plus bonus and various company benefits including courses and pension. Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.