Head Chef: Lead a High-Energy Kitchen & Team

Loungers; Totnes; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Staff meals on shift

40/48-hour contract options

Pay on demand via Stream

Discount on meals from day one

Career progression

Job summary

Bruto Lounge, part of Loungers, in Totnes, seeks a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive excellence from open to close. You will shape a high-performing team, ensure top-quality dishes and maintain standards across service with a strong sense of ownership.

You’ll be supported by a growing hospitality group with in-house training, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including overtime, bonus and staff perks.

Qualifications

• Must be a hands-on leader who can drive a busy kitchen
• Ability to recruit, coach and develop kitchen teams
• Strong understanding of food quality, cost and GP KPIs
• Proven track record in high-standard hospitality kitchens

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of Bruto Lounge kitchen across all shifts
• Recruit, develop and coach kitchen team at all levels
• Ensure menu specs and kitchen processes are followed
• Deliver on KPIs: quality, wait times, wastage and food safety
• Schedule fair rotas aligned with forecast and bookings
• Collaborate with front of house to build a one-team culture

Skills

People leadership

Attention to detail

Kitchen leadership

Commercial understanding

Experience in head chef role

Job description

Bruto Lounge, part of Loungers, in Totnes, seeks a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive excellence from open to close. You will shape a high-performing team, ensure top-quality dishes and maintain standards across service with a strong sense of ownership.

You’ll be supported by a growing hospitality group with in-house training, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including overtime, bonus and staff perks.