Head chef opportunity offering daytime hours and a competitive £40,000 salary
Enjoy a great work/life balance in a supportive, creative kitchen environment
If you're an ambitious Head chef looking to take the lead in a vibrant kitchen, this role in Winchester could be ideal. This Winchester-based position offers the chance to shape menus, support a growing private events offering, and enjoy an excellent work/life balance within a collaborative team.
Why apply?
You'll enjoy:
A fantastic work/life balance with daytime hours
A competitive salary of £40,000
A supportive, creative kitchen environment
Opportunities to develop and expand the private events side of the business
An easy commute from Southampton and surrounding areas
Key Responsibilities
As the Head chef, you will:
Lead on menu development and costings
Motivate, coach, and develop your team
Maintain high food quality standards
Ensure all health & safety practices are met
Oversee ordering and manage food stocks within budget
Bring proven experience at Head chef or senior sous level
Demonstrate a strong track record in menu design
Communicate effectively and lead with confidence
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
Has a passion for fresh, high-quality food
Brings a keen eye for detail and consistency
Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills
Thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking kitchen
Wants to develop their Chef career within an exciting, growing business
If you're ready to take your next step as a Head chef in Winchester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.
Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Winchester
Role │ Head chef
Consultant │ Ollie Moore
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy