Head Chef: Lead Creative Kitchen & High-Performance Team

The New World Trading Company; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across venues

Free meals on shift

Birthday off (day after guaranteed off

Education subsidies

Wagestream financial wellbeing support

Job summary

The Botanist Bath is seeking a Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team in delivering fresh, vibrant dishes that delight guests and showcase exceptional hospitality.

You will drive food quality, presentation and cost controls, while developing team members and ensuring high standards of safety and consistency across every service.

Join a supportive environment that values creativity, energy and ongoing training, with a worker-focused culture and attractive bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager is essential.
• Demonstrates passion for food and developing people.
• Proven ability to lead a high-performing kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Manage stock, ordering and food cost controls.
• Support recruitment, training and development.
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards.
• Create a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
• Deliver exceptional food experiences for every guest.

Skills

Leading kitchen team

Food quality standards

Stock controls

Recruitment & training

Food safety & compliance

Kitchen culture

Job description

The Botanist Bath is seeking a Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team in delivering fresh, vibrant dishes that delight guests and showcase exceptional hospitality.

You will drive food quality, presentation and cost controls, while developing team members and ensuring high standards of safety and consistency across every service.

Join a supportive environment that values creativity, energy and ongoing training, with a worker-focused culture and attractive bonus opportunities.