Head Chef – Daytime Restaurant & Events Venue Location: Winchester Hours: Primarily Daytime Hours (Evenings for Events) Pay: £45-47.5K Per Annum The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a unique and vibrant venue in Winchester. Set in a picturesque location, this unique site offers a relaxed daytime restaurant service alongside a varied events calendar, including private functions, business meetings, and community events. This is a fantastic role for a hands-on Head Chef who thrives in a fresh-food environment and is looking to take ownership of a kitchen, shape menus, and build a positive team culture. What’s in It for You Competitive Salary Predominantly daytime working hours (when no events on) and so offers a great work/life balance. Opportunity to shape menus and kitchen culture Work within a unique and growing business Free on-site parking Variety through event catering The Role As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the kitchen operation, leading a small team and delivering high-quality food across both daytime restaurant service and events. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Leadership & Operations Menu Development Food Quality & Preparation Events Catering Team & Culture Financial & Compliance About You Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fresh food environment Background in both fresh food, cook to order restaurant service and event catering Hands-on leadership style with experience managing small teams Strong organisational and time-management skills Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens Level 3 Food Safety Personal Attributes Passionate about fresh, high-quality food Creative with a flair for menu development Calm under pressure and highly adaptable Team-focused with strong communication skills Additional Information Due to the rural location, own transport is essential (no public transport access) Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK Apply Now If you're a passionate chef ready to step into a leadership role and make your mark in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.