Head Chef
CV-LibraryTaunton, SomersetpermanentPosted: 30 September 2026
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We are looking for an ambitious, creative, and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented culinary professional who takes pride in crafting exceptional dishes from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, maintaining high kitchen standards, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Menu Development: Design, test, and execute seasonal menus that balance creativity, profitability, and customer appeal.
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Kitchen Operations: Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service during peak hours.
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Quality & Compliance: Maintain uncompromising standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and stock rotation.
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Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff, fostering a positive, high-performing, and supportive work environment.
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Inventory & Cost Control: Manage supplier relationships, order efficiently, monitor food wastage, and hit gross profit (GP) targets.
What We Are Looking For
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Proven experience working as a Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef ready for the next step.
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A deep passion for high-quality food, bold flavours, and presentation.
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Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of inspiring and managing a kitchen brigade under pressure.
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Excellent organisational skills, financial awareness, and attention to detail.
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Relevant food safety and hygiene qualifications
We are looking for an ambitious, creative, and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented culinary professional who takes pride in crafting exceptional dishes from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, maintaining high kitchen standards, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
Key Responsibilities
*
Menu Development: Design, test, and execute seasonal menus that balance creativity, profitability, and customer appeal.
*
Kitchen Operations: Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service during peak hours.
*
Quality & Compliance: Maintain uncompromising standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and stock rotation.
*
Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff, fostering a positive, high-performing, and supportive work environment.
*
Inventory & Cost Control: Manage supplier relationships, order efficiently, monitor food wastage, and hit gross profit (GP) targets.
What We Are Looking For
*
Proven experience working as a Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef ready for the next step.
*
A deep passion for high-quality food, bold flavours, and presentation.
*
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of inspiring and managing a kitchen brigade under pressure.
*
Excellent organisational skills, financial awareness, and attention to detail.
*
Relevant food safety and hygiene qualifications