Head Chef – Luxury Hotel & Events Venue

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at one of Gloucestershire’s most charming country hotels. Set within beautiful Cotswold countryside, this well-established venue is renowned for its seasonal British menus, busy restaurant, and thriving weddings and events business, making this an exciting opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys both quality and volume.

The hotel regularly hosts weddings, private functions and corporate events alongside its day-to-day restaurant operation, so you'll need to be organised, hands-on and confident leading a busy brigade.

What’s in it for you?

• £50,000 to £52,000 per annum plus £3,000 to £4,000 service charge
• Temporary accommodation available
• Lead an established kitchen within a respected hospitality group
• Fresh, seasonal Modern British food with a strong focus on quality local ingredients
• Excellent opportunities for long-term progression and development

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a passionate kitchen brigade
• Overseeing the smooth delivery of a busy restaurant service alongside weddings, conferences and private events
• Working closely with senior management to ensure consistently high food standards across all services
• Managing rotas, stock control, ordering, GP and labour costs
• Training and mentoring junior chefs to help them develop their careers

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Head Chef, or an experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step
• Has a proven background in quality fresh food kitchens with high-volume service
• Is experienced in delivering weddings, banqueting or large-scale events
• Is a natural leader who inspires, develops and supports their team
• Takes genuine pride in delivering consistently high standards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing hotel where no two days are the same. If you're looking for a role that combines quality food, large-scale events and the chance to lead a talented kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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