Head Chef - St Mawes

BH Group; Truro; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Employee discounts across the group

Job summary

BH Group in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our 56-bedroom hotel, delivering vibrant Mediterranean-inspired small plates with seasonal ingredients.

As Head Chef you will work alongside our Executive Chef Stephane Delourme, own daily service, mentor your team and shape an unforgettable dining experience for every guest. Strong leadership and passion for fresh, seasonal food are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Passion for fresh seasonal Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of food cost control and kitchen profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
• Inspire, coach and develop a talented brigade.
• Deliver consistently outstanding Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Support seasonal menu development and new dish creation.
• Manage stock, food costs and minimise waste.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Work closely with front-of-house to create memorable guest experiences.
• Take full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Food cost control

Menu development

Team development

Food safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Mediterranean cuisine

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Head Chef

Lead the Kitchen | Mediterranean Small Plates | Cornwall

Do you thrive in a busy kitchen where fresh ingredients, exceptional hospitality and beautifully crafted food come together?

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to become the driving force behind the day-to-day operation of our kitchen in our stunning new 56-bedroom hotel. Our restaurant celebrates vibrant Mediterranean-inspired small plates, showcasing seasonal ingredients, bold flavours and relaxed dining at its very best.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef who loves leading from the front, developing people and delivering consistently exceptional food. Working alongside our Executive Chef, Stephane Delourme you'll take ownership of daily service, inspire your team and help shape an unforgettable dining experience for every guest.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the kitchen during busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
• Inspiring, coaching and developing a talented brigade.
• Delivering consistently outstanding Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
• Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Supporting seasonal menu development and new dish creation.
• Managing stock, food costs and minimising waste.
• Ensuring the highest standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Working closely with our front-of-house team to create memorable guest experiences.
• Taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

We're looking for someone who

• Has previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Is a confident and supportive leader who enjoys developing others.
• Has a passion for fresh, seasonal food and Mediterranean flavours.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led kitchen.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Understands food cost control and kitchen profitability.
• Leads by example with energy, professionalism and positivity.
• Takes pride in producing exceptional food every single service.

Why join us?

This isn't just another Head Chef role.

You’ll be joining a growing luxury hospitality business where quality, creativity and genuine hospitality sit at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to influence menus, develop your team and play a key role in shaping the reputation of one of Cornwall's most exciting new dining destinations.

We believe great hospitality starts with great people, so we invest in creating an environment where talented chefs can grow, be recognised and enjoy coming to work.

We offer

Competitive salary.

• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Meals on duty.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee discounts across the group.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to help build something truly special.