Head Chef

About Us

Part of the award-winning Harbour Hotels collection, Southampton Harbour Hotel is a five-star, design-led property located in Ocean Village.

Alongside our destination restaurant The Jetty and HarBAR on 6th, we operate a busy and well-established Meetings & Events business, delivering weddings, conferences and private events year-round.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our Meetings & Events kitchen.

This is a high-volume, fast-paced operation where consistency, organisation and leadership are key.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality food across weddings, conferences and events
• Lead, organise and develop the M&E kitchen brigade
• Manage multiple service styles (plated, buffets, canapés)
• Maintain strong control over food cost, labour and wastage
• Work closely with Sales and Operations to ensure smooth event delivery
• Drive standards, consistency and continuous improvement

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a high-volume environment
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Calm and structured under pressure
• Commercially aware with a focus on GP and efficiency
• Passionate about delivering quality at scale

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Career progression within the Harbour Hotels group
• Ongoing training and development
• Hotel stays and F&B discounts across the group
• Access to benefits and discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Meals on duty