Head Chef

Head Chef - £45,000 plus service charge. Lead a quality restaurant near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Are you an inspiring kitchen leader with a passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality local produce? This Head Chef opportunity near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire offers the freedom to shape menus, develop a talented team and make your mark on an ambitious dining destination.

What's in it for you?

£45,000 salary
Service charge in addition to your basic salary
Permanent, full-time contract
Career development and training from day one
Discounts on hotel stays, food and drink across the wider group
Discounted leisure club membership
Free virtual GP appointments
24/7 wellbeing support
Company pension scheme
Staff social events and recognition programmes
Monthly and annual employee awards
Career opportunities across a growing hospitality group
A beautiful coastal setting near Haverfordwest, PembrokeshireYour new role

As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the complete kitchen operation and lead a motivated brigade. Based near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, you'll create seasonal menus using quality regional produce while helping the restaurant deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will:

Lead, coach and inspire the kitchen team
Create seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Maintain consistently high standards of food and presentation
Manage food costs, stock control, wastage and profitability
Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members
Maintain excellent food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards
Introduce new dishes and continually improve the food offering
Work closely with senior culinary and operational leaders
Create a positive kitchen culture focused on quality and developmentWhat we're looking for

The successful Head Chef will combine strong leadership skills with genuine creativity and commercial awareness. Previous experience within a quality restaurant, hotel or Rosette-standard operation would be ideal.

You'll also need:

Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team
Strong menu-planning and recipe-development skills
Good knowledge of food costing, stock control and kitchen profitability
Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food safety
A positive, hands-on leadership style
The ability to maintain standards during busy services
The existing right to live and work in the UKExperienced Senior Sous Chefs who are ready to take the next step are also encouraged to apply.

If this Head Chef role near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 49217 / INDCHEFS

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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