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Head Chef
Salary: £40,000 £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Full-time | Permanent | 40 -45 hours per week
Love being a chef?
This is your chance to lead a busy rosette quality kitchen designing menus using locally sourced produce lots of fresh fish.
Our client, a beautiful boutique hotel in a stunning location, is looking for an experienced Head Chef (or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up) to join the team in Lyme Regis. You will be a passionate foodie and further develop the menu, drive sales, and deliver exceptional standards.
About the Role:
As Head Chef, youll take full responsibility for the daily running of the kitchen, ensuring consistent quality and smooth service across breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and motivating the kitchen team with a hands-on approach
Cooking and preparing your all-fresh daily menus
Managing GP, labour, wastage, and kitchen budgets
Monitoring stock levels, placing orders, and managing suppliers
Ensuring all food hygiene, health, and safety standards are met
Supporting and developing team members through training and mentoring
Planning staff rotas and holidays to meet business needs
Were Looking For:
An experienced Head Chef or strong Sous Chef with a background in fresh food rosette rated kitchens
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A calm, supportive mentor who enjoys developing others
Commercially minded with good understanding of GP, costs, and labour
Well-versed in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety practices
Friendly, approachable, and passionate about creating delicious, seasonal dishes
A positive, team-focused attitude and a genuine love for cooking
What Youll Enjoy:
£40-42,000 per year (depending on experience)
Live-in en-suite accommodation available
Free on-site parking
Company pension scheme
Apply Today
If youre ready to lead a fresh rosette style kitchen apply today through Penny Cook Recruitment.
Please note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted immediately.
Penny Cook Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, proudly supporting recruitment within the UK hospitality industry.
