Head Chef - Leisure - Romsey - £45kp/a
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- Romsey, Hampshire
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Great Career Growth
Head Chef - Event Venue - Near Romsey
📍 Near Romsey
💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
⏳ Full-time | 48 hours per week
Are you a passionate and creative chef ready to lead the kitchen in a stunning countryside venue known for both exceptional food and unforgettable events?
Our client, an award winning Event Venue set in the countryside on the outskirts of Southampton, is searching for a talented Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and deliver outstanding menus in a relaxed, quality-driven environment.
This is not a formal, corporate kitchen-this is countryside hospitality at its best, where fresh food, creativity, and team culture are at the heart of everything.
The Role
As Head Chef, you'll lead a busy kitchen delivering high-quality dishes across both a thriving restaurant and a packed events calendar.
With 50-60 weddings per year (up to 100 covers seated) alongside regular service, this is a varied role where no two weeks are the same.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and developing your kitchen team
- Creating and delivering seasonal, high-quality menus
- Managing food standards across restaurant and events
- Overseeing kitchen operations, GP, and stock control
- Working closely with the wider management team and 4 Heads of Department
- Driving consistency, creativity, and efficiency in the kitchen
Why Join Us?
- 🌿 Work-life balance that matters - only 2 days per week working past 6pm
- 📅 1 full weekend off every month
- 👕 Relaxed, no-suits culture
- 🏡 Beautiful countryside working environment
- 🍽️ A genuine opportunity to shape the food offering
What We're Looking For
- A proven Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
- Experience in fresh food kitchens and/or events & weddings
- A hands-on leader who can inspire and develop a team
- Strong organisational and commercial awareness
- A chef who values quality, consistency, and a positive kitchen culture
The Details
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Hours: 48 hours over 5 days from 7
If you're looking for a role where you can cook great food, lead a strong team, and enjoy a better work-life balance, this is your opportunity.
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