Hotel Head Chef

DDH Recruitment Ltd; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

DDH Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Head Chef for a scenic Lyme Regis hotel. This role focuses solely on cooking, crafting and presenting high-quality dishes for the restaurant and events, with creative freedom to develop menus.

Live-in accommodation is available at £78 per week. A luxurious setting with private gardens and magnificent views awaits a chef who wants to focus purely on their craft.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a skilled chef.
• Culinary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong cooking skills, creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the highest standard, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Develop and execute new recipes and menus, showcasing your culinary expertise.
• Collaborate with the hotel's management team on menu planning and food preparation.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and delivering results.

Skills

Culinary experience

Creativity

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Education

Culinary qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

Head Chef

Cooking only - no back-office duties

This is a unique position for a highly skilled Head Chef to join the team at a scenic hotel in Lyme Regis. As a culinary expert, you'll focus solely on cooking, preparing and presenting high-quality dishes for the restaurant and special events. Your creativity and passion for food will shine in a kitchen where you'll have the freedom to craft exceptional culinary experiences.

Location: Lyme Regis, Dorset

Salary: Up to £20 per hour

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Live-In: Accommodation available at £78 per week

Overview

Set in a fabulous location with beautiful private gardens and magnificent views, the hotel offers a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with thoughtful service designed to make every guest feel truly at home. It is a wonderful setting for a talented chef who wants to focus purely on their craft.

About the Role

This is a genuinely rare opportunity: a Head Chef role centred entirely on cooking, with no back-office or administrative duties to distract from the food. You'll prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes for the restaurant and special events, with the creative freedom to develop menus and deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the highest standard, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Develop and execute new recipes and menus, showcasing your culinary expertise.
• Collaborate with the hotel's management team on menu planning and food preparation.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and delivering results.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a skilled chef, preferably in a high-end hotel or restaurant setting.
• Culinary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong cooking skills, creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.

What's On Offer

• A rate of up to £16 per hour.
• A cooking-focused Head Chef role with no back-office or administrative duties.
• Live-in accommodation available at £78 per week.
• The creative freedom to develop menus and deliver exceptional dishes.
• A stunning setting with private gardens and magnificent views in Lyme Regis.