Lead Head Chef | Coastal Kitchen & Growth

Rockfish Budleigh

Budleigh Salterton

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount

Online seafood market discount

Staff incentives & rewards

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Sabbatical after 10 years

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Job summary

Rockfish Budleigh is seeking a Head Chef to lead a team of chefs, ensuring food is prepared to a high standard and building strong links with front-of-house to deliver exceptional service. You’ll manage stock responsibly, control labour against budgets, and coach your team to reach their full potential with our structured training.

Join a proudly MSC-certified coastal restaurant group of 12 venues, enjoy staff perks such as 50% food off for you and guests, access to our online seafood market

Qualifications

Experience leading a kitchen team to high standards.
Ability to manage stock and minimise wastage.
Experience controlling labour to meet budgets.
Coaching and developing kitchen staff.
Structured training and career progression support.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of chefs and ensure high-standard food preparation.
Build strong relationships with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Manage stock effectively and minimise wastage.
Control labour in line with budgets and monitor cost KPIs.
Coach and inspire the team to reach their full potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Budget management

Staff training

Front-of-house liaison

Job description

Join a proudly MSC-certified coastal restaurant group of 12 venues, enjoy staff perks such as 50% food off for you and guests, access to our online seafood market

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