Head Chef
Premium Coastal Hotel and Gastro Pub
£50,000 package + tips, 4-day working week, Live-in available + Relocation support and Excellent company benefits
We are looking for a talented Head Chef, or a highly experienced Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step, to lead the kitchen at a quality-focused coastal hotel and gastro pub.
The venue has a strong reputation for seasonal, locally sourced food and sits just five minutes from the beach.
This is a great opportunity for a chef with rosette-level aspirations who enjoys working closely with local suppliers, creating seasonal menus, and delivering clean, confident food with real attention to detail.
You will have genuine creative freedom, a supportive ownership and management team, and a 4-day working week that supports long-term work-life balance.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for the kitchen operation, leading a fully staffed and experienced team.
You will set the standards, lead from the front, and ensure the kitchen delivers consistently high-quality food while maintaining strong commercial controls.
Key Responsibilities
* Create seasonal menus with a strong focus on technique, produce, and local suppliers
* Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
* Manage GP, stock control, ordering, and kitchen financial performance
* Maintain excellent food safety and HACCP standards
* Lead, mentor, and develop junior chefs
* Build a strong kitchen culture based on structure, standards, and teamwork
* Work closely with the management and front-of-house teams
About You
* Proven Head Chef experience, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
* Background in rosette-level, gastro pub, premium hotel, or quality restaurant kitchens
* Strong leadership skills xsngvjr with the ability to structure and motivate a team
* Calm, professional, and standards-driven approach
* Good commercial awareness without compromising on quality
* Passion for seasonal food, local produce, and supplier relationships
The Offer
* £50,000 package + tips
* 4-day working week
* Live-in accommodation available
* Relocation support
* Supportive owners and senior management team
* Creative freedom with menus
* Quality-focused kitchen with strong local reputation
* Coastal location, five minutes from the beach
Apply today