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Head Chef
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Poole, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head Chef
Salary: circa £55,000 + TRONC + overtime
Location: Poole, Dorset (live-in accommodation available)
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Head Chef to lead a highly regarded kitchen with a loyal following and exciting growth plans. This is a rare opportunity to shape the next chapter of an already well-established operation with the clear ambition of gaining national recognition through industry awards.
What’s on offer:
* Competitive base salary
* Share of TRONC distribution
* Additional earning potential through overtime and meeting pre agreed targets
* Creative freedom to develop menus with a strong focus on seasonality, provenance, and innovation
* Opportunity to design and deliver new dining experiences and bespoke events
* Clear career growth potential, with scope to progress to Executive Chef as the business expands
* Live-in accommodation available if required
Key focuses of the role:
* Driving efficiency in the kitchen while upholding uncompromising standards
* Building solid food costings and GP margin systems from the ground up
* Leading menu development to delight existing guests while drawing in new audiences
* Creating a positive, professional, and supportive kitchen culture with staff wellbeing and retention at its heart
* Introducing modern processes to streamline and strengthen operations
Who we’re looking for:
* An experienced Head Chef with a background in AA Rosette and/or Michelin-standard kitchens
* Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage costings and margins effectively
* Inspirational leadership and a proven track record of building motivated, cohesive teams
* A passion for seasonality, provenance, and progressive modern British/European cuisine
* Creative vision to deliver new experiences while respecting an established reputation
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven chef to make their mark, with the full support and ambition to achieve industry recognition at the very highest levelBefore You Apply
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