Head Chef – Luxury 5 Star Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned luxury resort in South Wales is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead their buffet-style restaurant and wider culinary operation. The candidate must have proven experience in large-volume hotels or resorts, displaying confident leadership and standards-driven approach. This role offers £45,665 per annum, generous service charge, and various resort perks including discounts and ongoing training. You'll lead a brigade of 20 chefs, ensuring quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dining discounts

Spa discounts

Hotel stay discounts

Complimentary leisure access

Ongoing training

Pension scheme contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in quality-led hotels or resorts.
• Ability to drive culinary standards and lead a team effectively.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee buffet-style restaurant and multiple dining outlets.
• Ensure consistent culinary presentation and menu execution.
• Lead and develop a team of 20 chefs in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage costs and enhance guest experiences through collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary standards

Creativity

Team motivation

Job description

We’re working with a renowned luxury resort in the heart of South Wales, searching for a talented Head Chef to lead their buffet‑style restaurant and wider culinary operation. If you thrive in a high‑volume, high‑profile environment where quality and consistency are everything, this could be the perfect next step.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Head Chef…

• £45,665 per annum plus £2,500 to £3,000 service charge
• 48 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
• The opportunity to oversee multiple dining outlets in an award‑winning resort
• Lead a brigade of 20 chefs in a supportive, fast‑paced kitchen
• Resort perks including dining, spa and hotel stay discounts
• Complimentary leisure access with staff membership options
• Ongoing training and clear pathways for career development
• Pension scheme contributions

Responsibilities as the Head Chef…

• Overall responsibility for the resort’s buffet‑style restaurant, bar, spa café, and room service operations
• Driving consistent culinary standards, menu execution and presentation across all outlets
• Leading, coaching and developing a 20‑strong team, nurturing talent and succession
• Workforce planning, cost control and GP management without compromising quality
• Collaborating closely with senior management to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency

We’re looking for someone who…

• Is a proven Head Chef within large‑volume, quality‑led hotels or resorts
• Brings confident leadership, clear communication and a calm, organised approach
• Is hands‑on, standards‑driven and passionate about guest satisfaction
• Can balance creativity with commercial awareness, delivering consistency at scale
• Thrives on collaboration and motivates a diverse team to perform at their best

If you’re excited by the scope, pace and profile of a world‑class resort, we’d love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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