Head Chef
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Job Location:
Gloucester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Head Chef Newly Refurbished Country House Hotel
Cotswolds Base Salary Tronc Bonus Live-In Available
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a beautifully refurbished country house hotel in the Cotswolds now under new ownership and entering an exciting new chapter.
Following significant investment into the property including a brand-new 60000 kitchen installation and extensive renovation throughout the business is focused on elevating standards redefining its food identity and building a strong motivated brigade.
This is a genuine leadership role for a chef who wants autonomy influence and the chance to shape something properly from the ground up.
The Role
As Head Chef you will take full ownership of the kitchen operation and be responsible for defining and delivering a refreshed quality-led food offering across the hotel.
You will:
Lead all aspects of kitchen operations and service
Design and implement seasonal locally driven menus
Recruit develop and manage your brigade
Take full responsibility for GP cost control and supplier relationships
Establish standards systems and structure within the new kitchen
Drive consistency presentation and overall food quality
Work closely with the General Manager to reposition and grow the business
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both culinary creativity and commercial awareness.
About You
Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous ready to step up
Background in quality-led hotels rosette-level or strong fresh-food environments
Confident managing GP margins and stock control
Calm structured leader who builds a positive kitchen culture
Passionate about seasonal British produce and modern cooking
Motivated by building standards and leaving your mark
Package
base salary (depending on experience)
Plus tronc
Live-in accommodation available (circa 60 per week subject to availability)
Newly fitted 60000 kitchen
Autonomy to shape menus and kitchen direction
Opportunity to be instrumental in a full relaunch and repositioning
This is a rare opportunity to take control of a newly invested property at a pivotal moment ideal for a Head Chef who wants influence structure and the chance to rebuild something properly.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Industry
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
