Head Chef - Tenby

Imperial Hotel, Lounge & Terrace; Tenby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and restaurant in Tenby, UK is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will have ownership over kitchen operations, menu creation, and ensuring high culinary standards while managing staff and adhering to food safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering quality dining experiences. Competitive benefits include discounts and recognition programs.

Benefits

Colleague rate of £30 BB per night

Friends and Family rate of £60 BB per night

50% off Food & Beverage in hotels

Meals on duty provided

Access to Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume hotel or restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in producing memorable food experiences.
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure high culinary standards.
• Oversee menu creation, food preparation and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costing

Kitchen operations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Culinary innovation

Job description

Nestled in the historic heart of Pembrokeshire, set against the stunning back drop of South Beach. The Role of Head Chef The Head Chef role is a great opportunity for a passionate Head Chef or Sous Chef to join and lead the team. Our Head Chef will take ownership of the kitchen and run it your way and work with our team to deliver quality food. Our Head Chef will have passion and commitment to delivering quality, be confident in managing and leading a kitchen to ensure the preparation & production of food to a high standard, you will have the autonomy to create a vison to inspire the kitchen brigade. As Head Chef you will lead the kitchen in producing a memorable food experience, ensure all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards are adhered to. You will have a passion for quality and service, have exceptional organisational skills and be able to work using your own initiative. You will ensure that stock is controlled, ordering is managed and that food costs are met whilst creating a harmonise working environment., As Head Chef, you will be responsible for menu creation, food preparation, kitchen management, and ensuring high culinary standards. You will oversee kitchen staff, maintain hygiene and safety regulations, and work closely with hotel management to enhance the food and beverage offering.

This is an ideal role for someone with previous Senior Chef or Kitchen Manager experience with an eye for detail & a passion for delivering a great offering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume hotel or restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations.
• Passion for culinary innovation and delivering outstanding dining experiences.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices (e.g., HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred).

Benefits

• £30 BB per night colleague rate
• £60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Meals on duty provided
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day on-line GP appointments
• Quarterly Shining Star recognition
• Annual colleague celebrations

Salary

Head Chef Full Time Role Salary dependant on experience