Head Chef

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for an opportunity to put your own stamp on a kitchen and develop your own menus? We’re recruiting for a talented Head Chef to join a well-established fresh food pub in a beautiful location near Wimborne, Dorset, offering the chance to lead a small team and showcase your creativity through fresh, quality food.

The Role

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Create and develop menus, combining traditional favourites with fresh, seasonal dishes.
• Lead and support a small kitchen team, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen hygiene.
• Deliver a consistently excellent dining experience.

About You

• Previous Head Chef experience is essential.
• A passion for fresh food and menu development.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing food costs.
• Branded kitchen experience will be considered, provided you have a background in fresh food.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Additional profit related bonus
• Tips
• The opportunity to develop your own menus and bring fresh ideas to the business
• On-site parking
• 5.6 weeks’ annual holiday
• Pension scheme
• Staff development and training opportunities
• Staff discount on food and drink
• Uniform provided
• A friendly and supportive team

Working Hours

• 45 Hours per week
• 5/7 days per week

Own transport is essential due to the location.

If you’re a passionate Head Chef looking for a new challenge with the freedom to develop menus and make the kitchen your own, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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