Head Chef high-end hotel dining, South Devon coast
18 days ago
Brixham
Head Chef high-end hotel dining, South Devon coast Location: Brixham, South Devon Salary: Up to £45,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time Live-In / Accommodation: Not available own transport or reliable public transport access to Brixham essential Overview An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented Head Chef to join the senior kitchen team at a well-regarded waterfront hotel on the stunning South Devon coast, known for its high-end dining and a genuinely busy, high-volume operation. Working closely under an experienced Executive Head Chef, you will share many of the leadership and operational duties a role ideally suited to a confident, capable chef who wants real ownership of a kitchen while benefiting from the support and mentorship of an established senior figure. The Role Reporting to the Executive Head Chef and sharing many of their day-to-day duties, you will help lead and run the kitchen driving consistency, leading service, managing the brigade and upholding the premium standards the operation is known for. You will play a central role in menu development, costings, ordering and compliance, while stepping up to take full charge when required. Hours are full-time and will include evenings, weekends and the busier seasonal periods typical of a successful coastal hotel. This is a genuine senior leadership position with real influence, offering the chance to work alongside and learn from an accomplished Executive Head Chef in a respected coastal kitchen. Key Responsibilities Leading and running the kitchen day to day alongside the Executive Head Chef Taking full charge of the kitchen and service in the Executive Head Chefs absence Maintaining consistently high-end standards of preparation and presentation Contributing to menu development, costings, gross profit and specials Leading, training and developing the kitchen brigade Managing ordering, stock control, food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance Key Requirements Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, within a high-end dining environment A track record of leading a brigade within a very busy, high-volume operation Strong leadership, organisational and people-development skills A genuine passion for quality food and consistently high standards Sound understanding of kitchen finances costings, GP and stock control A driving licence and own transport, or reliable public transport access to Brixham no live-in accommodation is available If you are an ambitious, dependable Head Chef looking to lead in a premium coastal kitchen with the backing of an experienced Executive Head Chef, this could be the ideal role for you. Whats On Offer Salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience The opportunity to work alongside and learn from an experienced Executive Head Chef Real ownership and influence within a respected, high-end kitchen The chance to lead a talented brigade on the beautiful South Devon coast A supportive senior team and a busy, rewarding environment If this sounds like the right next step for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. CVs in English (Word or PDF format only) Important Notes 1. DDH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 2. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who closely match the requirements of the role will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 7 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. 3. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK, with the appropriate right-to-work documentation, to be considered for this position. 4. By applying for this role, you consent to DDH Recruitment Ltd processing and retaining your personal data in connection with your application. DDH Recruitment Ltd takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. We will process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your details may be shared with our clients for the purpose of considering your suitability for this and similar roles. You have the right to request access to, or deletion of, your personal data at any time. TPBN1_UKCT