Head Chef

Up to £45,000 + Tips | Stunning Hotel Setting

Ready to swap the ordinary for the extraordinary?

Imagine running your own kitchen surrounded by the beauty of the New Forest, creating exceptional food, inspiring a talented brigade, and working for a hospitality group that genuinely values its people.

We're on the hunt for a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step to lead the kitchen at our charming hotel in the heart of The New Forest.

If you're passionate about great food, developing people, and putting your own stamp on a menu, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

🌟 What's In It For You?

💷 Up to £45,000 package including service charge

💰 Generous tips on top

🌳 Work in the beautiful New Forest National Park

🍔 Free meals on duty

🎉 Epic staff socials and legendary team parties

🛍️ Discounts across the group

📈 Genuine career development and progression opportunities

⚖️ A work-life balance that's more than just a promise

🔥 The Role

This isn't a role where you'll simply keep the lights on.

You'll be trusted to:

✅ Lead and inspire a passionate kitchen team

✅ Create exciting seasonal menus using quality local produce

✅ Drive food standards, consistency and creativity

✅ Manage GP, stock control and kitchen performance

✅ Work closely with the Group Executive Chef on new ideas and menu development

✅ Help shape the future of the food offering

👨‍🍳 Who We're Looking For

You could already be a successful Head Chef or perhaps a Senior Sous Chef who's ready to step out from the shadows and take centre stage.

You'll bring:

⭐ Strong leadership skills and a positive attitude

⭐ Creativity and a genuine passion for food

⭐ A solid understanding of kitchen financials and compliance

⭐ High standards and attention to detail

⭐ The ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team

⭐ A calm head during busy service and a great sense of humour when the pressure is on

🚀 Why Join?

Because life's too short to work in a kitchen where you're just another number.

Here you'll have the freedom to contribute ideas, influence menus, develop your team and build something you can be genuinely proud of.

You'll be joining a supportive hospitality group that believes great food starts with great people.

Sound like your next adventure?

Apply today with your updated CV.

Don't hang about. Opportunities to work in a location like this don't come around often. 🌲🍽️🔥

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