Head Chef

£51,000 Inclusive of Tips

Live-in Accommodation Available

Looking for your next Head Chef role with the opportunity to put your own stamp on a quality kitchen? Join a fantastic coastal venue offering an excellent salary, live-in accommodation and the chance to work with fresh, seasonal produce.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join a well-established venue in New Milton. This is the perfect role for an experienced professional who is passionate about creating exceptional dishes while leading and inspiring a talented kitchen team. Located within easy reach of Southampton, this position offers an outstanding lifestyle alongside excellent career prospects.

Why apply? What’s in it for you?

You’ll enjoy:

• £51,000 inclusive of tips
• Live-in accommodation available
• The opportunity to work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• A supportive environment where your ideas and creativity are valued
• The chance to lead a talented kitchen team in a stunning coastal setting

Key Responsibilities

As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for:

• Maintaining the highest food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Creating exciting seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients
• Delivering consistently high-quality dishes across restaurant and event service
• Supporting a positive and professional kitchen culture

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous rosette experience as a Head Chef
• A genuine passion for cooking and producing exceptional food
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior team members
• Previous experience catering for weddings, events, restaurants and hotels
• A creative approach and commitment to high standards

If you’re looking for your next Head Chef opportunity in New Milton, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your culinary career with an outstanding employer, conveniently commutable from Southampton.

Job Number │ 936277 / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ New Milton
Role │ Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.