Head Chef

Job title:

Head Chef

Company

Knekt Hiring Hub

Job description

Job Title Head Chef – 2 AA Rosette Restaurant (Pushing for 3 AA Rosettes)Location Clearwell, Forest of Dean, GloucestershireSalary Up to £50,000 per annum + Tips & Performance BonusesJob Type Full-time, PermanentSchedule 5 days per week, including evenings and weekendsLive-in Accommodation Live-in is £80 per week. Small double room in a shared house. Shared bathroom with one other room.About the Role We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Head Chef to lead the culinary team at a prestigious 2 AA Rosette Restaurant, located within a 3 Red Star Luxury Hotel in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean. With over a decade of 2 AA Rosette excellence, the restaurant is now ambitiously striving for 3 AA Rosettes. This is a unique opportunity for a driven Head Chef to make their mark, elevating an already acclaimed dining experience to the next level.The property, once a farm, has been transformed into a stylish boutique hotel with 20 rooms, cottages, and suites, offering a perfect blend of laid-back luxury. Accolades include The Good Hotel’s Guide Country Hotel of the Year 2019, Sawday’s Hotel of the Year, and Taste of the West’s Hotel of the Year. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu based on locally sourced ingredients, regularly catering to up to 40 covers per evening.As the Head Chef, you’ll have full creative control over the menu, working closely with local suppliers to showcase the finest seasonal ingredients. Your leadership will inspire the kitchen brigade as you drive the restaurant towards achieving 3 AA Rosettes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth and efficient serviceOversee menu development, with a focus on seasonal and local ingredientsMaintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistencyImplement and monitor food hygiene and health & safety standardsTrain and mentor junior chefs, fostering a culture of excellence and growthManage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships to optimize kitchen efficiency

Work alongside the management team to ensure the restaurant’s vision is achievedAbout YouProven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a Rosette-standard restaurantExceptional leadership and team management skillsPassion for using seasonal, locally sourced ingredientsStrong organizational abilities and high attention to detailAbility to innovate while respecting the restaurant’s established reputationCommitted to pushing for 3 AA Rosettes and elevating the dining experienceWhat We OfferSalary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Tips & Performance BonusesLive-in accommodation available for just £80 per week28 days holiday (including bank holidays)Workplace Pension Contribution of 3%Team Referral Reward of up to £500 for every new team member personally introduced (T&Cs apply)UniformCycle to work schemeDiscounted meals and treatments for youFamily & friend discounts on roomsTeam Party every JanuaryLonger Service Awards (Dinner for 2 in the restaurant on each yearly anniversary with the hotel)Staff Accommodation – Depending on availabilityThe opportunity to lead a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant to 3 AA RosettesA supportive, passionate team environmentGenuine career progression and professional development opportunitiesWhy Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to shape the culinary future of a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant nestled in the stunning Forest of Dean. If you are an ambitious Head Chef with a passion for local ingredients and fine dining, we want to hear from you. Join us as we push for 3 AA Rosettes and continue to set new standards in luxury dining.Location Clearwell, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JSApply Now If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career and lead a dedicated team to new heights, apply today.

Expected salary

£50000 per year

Location

Coleford, Gloucestershire

Job date

Wed, 14 May 2025 22:38:08 GMT

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