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 │ 934464 / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Winchester
Role │ Head chef
Consultant │ Ollie Moore
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.