Head Chef - Live In

Posted 19 hours 50 minutes ago by Jubilee Talent

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Wiltshire, Chippenham, United Kingdom, SN140
Job Description

£40,000 - £45,000 Salary Chippenham, Wiltshire Weddings, Events & Restaurant Full-Time

We're recruiting on behalf of a beautiful hotel and events venue near Chippenham for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys a mixture of restaurant service, weddings, and events, while leading a team and maintaining high standards across all areas of the kitchen. The venue hosts regular weddings and functions alongside its day-to-day food offering, providing plenty of variety throughout the year.

Benefits
  • £40,000 - £45,000 salary
  • Company pension
  • Free meals on duty
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunity to lead a successful events and hospitality kitchen
  • Creative input into menus and food development
  • Supportive ownership and leadership team
Responsibilities as Head Chef
  • Lead and develop the kitchen team across restaurant and event operations
  • Deliver high-quality food for weddings, events, and daily service
  • Manage stock control, ordering, and food costings
  • Maintain food safety and kitchen compliance standards
  • Train and mentor junior chefs
  • Ensure consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction at all times
  • Work closely with front-of-house teams to deliver seamless events and service
What We're Looking For
  • Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
  • Background in hotels, weddings, events, or fresh food hospitality
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Good understanding of stock control, GP management, and kitchen operations
  • Passion for quality food and guest experience
  • Ability to perform under pressure during busy functions and events

If you're looking for a Head Chef role with a mix of restaurant service, weddings, and events, offering autonomy and the chance to lead a successful kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss the opportunity further.