Allington
Are you a passionate and driven Head Chef ready to take ownership of a kitchen and make your mark? We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the culinary operation at The Stones Hotel, a 44-bedroom hotel near Salisbury with a growing reputation for quality food, events, and guest experience. With meeting and event space for up to 250 guests, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape a versatile and commercially successful kitchen. About the Role This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for the kitchen operation from menu creation and team development to cost control and food quality. Build a strong, motivated kitchen team Develop menus that drive revenue across restaurant, bar, and events Elevate the hotels food offering and reputation Play a key role in the hotels commercial success Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards Design and implement seasonal menus across all outlets (restaurant, bar, meetings & events) Deliver high-quality food for conferences, weddings, and events up to 250 covers Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships effectively Control food costs, wastage, and labour in line with budget targets Work closely with the General Manager to drive revenue and guest satisfaction Ensure consistency, presentation, and speed of service across all offerings What Were Looking For Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up Experience in hotel, events, or high-volume catering environments Strong commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and profitability Passion for fresh food, menu innovation, and quality presentation Excellent leadership and team development skills Solid understanding of food safety and compliance standards Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment Why Join The Stones Hotel? Opportunity to shape and lead your own kitchen operation Work within a supportive and commercially driven hotel group Be part of a growing business with real career progression opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package Apply Now If youre ready to take ownership of a kitchen, build a strong team, and deliver exceptional food in a dynamic hotel environment, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKCT