Head Chef
Ardencote Manor |
Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat
Full Time |
Permanent
Salary: £50, 000
- £55,000 per annum
Estimated Start Date: 12 October 2026
Lead the kitchen.
Inspire the team. Create exceptional dining experiences.
We’re looking for
an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver
consistently outstanding food and memorable experiences for our guests.
You’ll take
ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation from developing seasonal menus
and maintaining exceptional standards to developing your brigade and delivering
strong commercial performance.
What You'll Do
-
Managing, motivating and
developing the kitchen brigade, creating a positive, collaborative and
high-performing environment where people can do their best work
- Ensuring every dish meets our
standards for quality, presentation and consistency, while keeping service
running smoothly and efficiently
- Developing and refining
seasonal menus that reflect our brand, current culinary trends and what our
guests love
- Working alongside the
Executive Chef and senior team to develop new dishes, concepts and ideas that
continually improve our food offering and guest experience
- Managing food costs, wage
costs, stock, ordering and waste while maintaining quality and achieving agreed
financial targets
- Coaching, mentoring and
recognising your brigade, providing regular feedback and supporting individuals
with their development and career progression
- Taking responsibility for
kitchen rotas, stock control, opening and closing procedures, food
specifications and the smooth running of daily operations
- Maintaining excellent
standards of food hygiene, allergen management and health & safety,
including HACCP, COSHH, temperature monitoring and all required kitchen
documentation
What We're
Looking For
- Must be a confident culinary leader who combines creativity and a passion for great food with strong people and
commercial skills
- Must know how to set the pace during a busy service, leading by
example and build a kitchen culture based on high standards, respect and
teamwork
- Must have understanding of the
numbers behind a successful kitchen, using food GP, labour costs, stock
management and other KPIs to make informed decisions without compromising the
guest experience
Additional
Information
-
45 hours per week – Full-Time
permanent position
- Working 5 days out of 7 per week
(including weekends and bank holidays, you will need to be flexible to the
business needs)
- Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Estimated Start Date: 12 October 2026
- Right to work in the UK required as
time of application (visa sponsorship is not available)
Why Join Hiddenwell?
- Complimentary spa day on your
work anniversary
- Free use of leisure and spa
facilities
- 30% off stays and spa days
- Discounts on food, drink and
retail
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perkbox benefits and Online
GP
- Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Excellent training and career
development
- A supportive team where you
can grow
Ready to make an
impact? We'd love to hear from you.
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