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Head Chef

BEE HAPPY RECRUITMENT LTD
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Salisbury, Wiltshire SP11AH, England

Salary

£45,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Bee Happy Recruitment is seeking a passionate Head Chef for a role in the Salisbury area with a salary range of £42,000 to £47,000 per year, plus tips and bonuses.
  • The Head Chef will be responsible for leading a high-performing kitchen team and managing day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure efficient service.
  • Key responsibilities include crafting creative menus, maintaining food quality, managing costs, and upholding food safety standards.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen, along with strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • This role offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals to showcase their creativity and make a significant impact in the kitchen.

Head Chef- Salisbury Area

Salary: £42,000 £47,000 per year, plus tips and bonuses

About the Role

Bee Happy Recruitment are looking for a passionate and driven Head Chef to take the reins of our clients kitchen and lead it to the next level. This is a hands-on leadership role for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves creating exceptional food, and knows how to inspire a team to perform at their best.

As Head Chef, youll have full responsibility for the kitchen from crafting exciting menus and maintaining impeccable standards, to mentoring your team and delivering memorable dining experiences for every guest.

What Youll Be Doing
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing kitchen team

  • Take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service

  • Create and evolve menus that showcase creativity, seasonality, and current food trends

  • Drive consistency in food quality, flavour, and presentation at all times

  • Manage food costs, stock control, and waste to maximise efficiency and profitability

  • Uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation

  • Train, schedule, and support your team to help them grow and succeed

  • Work closely with front-of-house to deliver seamless service and outstanding hospitality

  • Step onto the pass and engage with guests when needed, leading by example

What Were Looking For
  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and unite a team

  • A genuine passion for food, creativity, and delivering exceptional quality

  • Solid knowledge of modern cooking techniques and kitchen operations

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure

  • A strong understanding of food safety, compliance, and best practices

  • Confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark, bring your ideas to life, and lead a talented kitchen team in a role that offers real responsibility, creative freedom, and competitive pay.

If youre ready to step into a leadership role where your skills, passion, and ambition are truly valued, wed love to hear from you.


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