Head Chef
Platinum Recruitment · Salisbury, South West
Head Chef at Platinum Recruitment, based in Salisbury, South West, paying £37,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £37,000 per annum
- Location
- Salisbury, South West
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 16 hours ago
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Chef
14% below the typical rate for chef
Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/head-chef-18/
About the role
Head Chef – Salisbury | Up to £37,000 + Excellent Work-Life Balance
Annualised 35-hour contract | Extended winter time off | No early starts
Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for a role that offers a great balance between busy peak seasons and well-earned downtime? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen of a luxury holiday park in Salisbury, with a restaurant that comes alive during the summer months.
With an annualised 35-hour contract and extended time off during the quieter winter period, this role offers something different from the usual hospitality schedule. You’ll be joining a team where your ideas, hard work and commitment can make a real difference.
Why apply / What’s in it for you?
- Up to £37,000 per annum
- Annualised 35-hour contract
- Extended time off during quieter winter months
- Usually Wednesday and Sunday off
- No early starts
- Free parking
- Opportunity to make your mark on a growing food operation
Key Responsibilities
As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen and play a key role in preparing the operation for its busiest periods.
- Lead, motivate and support the kitchen team
- Create and develop menus suited to the operation
- Maintain consistently high food and hygiene standards
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently
- Manage the demands of a busy summer trading period
- Identify ways to improve the kitchen and overall food offering
What we’re looking for
The ideal Chef will be someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in their work and wants to become a valued part of the team.
- Previous experience in a senior kitchen role
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Someone who is loyal and committed to the long term
- Comfortable working hard during peak trading periods
- A creative approach to menus and food development
- Someone who is always looking for ways to improve
- Ideally available to start in January, ready for preparation ahead of the busy season
If you’re looking for your next step as a Head Chef in Salisbury, with a strong work-life balance and the chance to make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!
Job Number │ LRSAL / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Salisbury
Role │ Head Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/head-chef-18/ · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment
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