Head Chef in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Head Chef - £45,000 plus service charge. Lead a quality restaurant near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Are you an inspiring kitchen leader with a passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality local produce? This Head Chef opportunity near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire offers the freedom to shape menus, develop a talented team and make your mark on an ambitious dining destination.

What's in it for you?

• £45,000 salary
• Service charge in addition to your basic salary
• Permanent, full-time contract
• Career development and training from day one
• Discounts on hotel stays, food and drink across the wider group
• Discounted leisure club membership
• Free virtual GP appointments
• 24/7 wellbeing support
• Company pension scheme
• Staff social events and recognition programmes
• Monthly and annual employee awards
• Career opportunities across a growing hospitality group
• A beautiful coastal setting near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Your new role

As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the complete kitchen operation and lead a motivated brigade. Based near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, you'll create seasonal menus using quality regional produce while helping the restaurant deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will:

• Lead, coach and inspire the kitchen team
• Create seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Maintain consistently high standards of food and presentation
• Manage food costs, stock control, wastage and profitability
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen team members
• Maintain excellent food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards
• Introduce new dishes and continually improve the food offering
• Work closely with senior culinary and operational leaders
• Create a positive kitchen culture focused on quality and development

What we're looking for

The successful Head Chef will combine strong leadership skills with genuine creativity and commercial awareness. Previous experience within a quality restaurant, hotel or Rosette-standard operation would be ideal.

You'll also need:

• Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team
• Strong menu-planning and recipe-development skills
• Good knowledge of food costing, stock control and kitchen profitability
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food safety
• A positive, hands-on leadership style
• The ability to maintain standards during busy services
• The existing right to live and work in the UK

Experienced Senior Sous Chefs who are ready to take the next step are also encouraged to apply.

If this Head Chef role near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.

Job Number: 49217 / INDCHEFS

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

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