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Head Chef – Dorset – Coastal Hotel – Live In Available

We are recruiting a Head Chef for a stunning coastal hotel in Dorset, offering an exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen within a well-established and highly regarded food-led property.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

Set in one of the South Coast's most picturesque seaside towns, this beautiful hotel enjoys breathtaking sea views and has built an excellent reputation for its warm hospitality, relaxed luxury, and high-quality food offering.

The kitchen focuses on creating modern British dishes using the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the wealth of outstanding produce available throughout Dorset and the South West.

Serving both hotel guests and destination diners, the restaurant is an important part of the hotel's success and reputation.

Benefits:

• Live-in accommodation available if required
• Competitive salary
• Work in a stunning coastal location
• Staff meals on duty
• Company discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities for training and development
• Genuine scope for progression within the business

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the brigade while ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation are maintained at all times.

The hotel is open to considering a talented Sous Chef with a strong fresh food background who is ready to take the next step into their first Head Chef role, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious chef looking to progress their career.

You will be passionate about seasonal produce, enjoy developing your team, and have the leadership skills required to run a successful and organised kitchen operation.

As Head Chef you will:

• Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade on a daily basis
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation and service
• Develop seasonal menus showcasing high-quality local produce
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards
• Manage stock control, ordering, and food cost targets
• Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs
• Ensure all food hygiene and health and safety procedures are followed
• Drive consistency, efficiency, and creativity throughout the kitchen

The ideal candidate will have a strong fresh food background within quality hotels, restaurants, or gastro pubs and possess excellent organisational and leadership skills.

Whether you are an established Head Chef seeking a fresh challenge or an ambitious Sous Chef ready for your first Head Chef appointment, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to make your mark within a respected coastal hotel.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• We are unable to help with sponsorship for Visas. If you require sponsorship then please do not apply for the role. If you do not need this, please respond "sponsorship not required", thank you.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person