Head Chef Opportunity

JR United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading French-inspired restaurant chain is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Taunton. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to create memorable dining experiences while working with a menu that showcases modern French cuisine. Enjoy a permanent contract, a competitive salary, and various benefits including a discretionary bonus and comprehensive development programs.

Benefits

Meals from employee menu every shift

Discretionary bonus up to £2,000 per quarter

Permanent contract with a 48-hour working week

100% off food and drink at any of our restaurants

Access to internal development programmes

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of modern French cuisine.
• Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Ensure the kitchen runs efficiently and meets safety standards.
• Work closely with the General Manager to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Team Management

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a menu that showcases modern French cuisine, focusing on flavour, provenance, and seasonality. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

1. Leading a team of chefs to deliver high-quality dishes that exceed our guests' expectations
2. Ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently and effectively, meeting the highest standards of quality and safety
3. Working closely with the General Manager to achieve business objectives and drive growth

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career development and well-being, including:

• Meals from our employee menu every shift you work
• A discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter
• A permanent contract with a 48-hour working week, providing a healthy work-life balance
• Treatment perks, including 100% off food and drink at any of our restaurants
• Access to internal development programmes to enhance your skills and knowledge
• A company pension scheme and life assurance scheme

About Us

We are a French-inspired restaurant chain with over 85 locations across the UK. Our mission is to deliver quality food and exceptional service in a warm and welcoming environment. We believe in making every guest's experience memorable, and we're looking for talented individuals who share this vision.