Head Chef - Luxury Country Estate - Somerset

Head Chef

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Luxury Country Estate
Salary up to £50,000 + Tronc
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading countryside restaurant in Somerset for an exceptional Head Chef to lead a high-profile, wood-fired concept built around seasonality, simplicity, and ingredient-led cooking.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, hands-on Head Chef to take ownership of a modern British restaurant where fire, seasonality, and provenance are at the heart of the menu.
The Offer
Salary up to £50,000 + Tronc
Heavily discounted rates across the company
Vast company benefits
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, developing, and inspiring the kitchen team
Collaborating with the Head of Food on menu development and direction
Creating and delivering seasonal, fire-led menus
Driving consistency, quality, and presentation standards
Managing GP, food cost, stock control, and labour budgets
Working closely with local growers and suppliers
Championing wood-fired and live-fire cooking techniques
Building a strong, positive, and disciplined kitchen culture
The Ideal Candidate
Experience xwzovoh in a quality-driven fresh food restaurant
Strong background in modern British, seasonal cooking
Confidence with wood-fired, grill, or live-fire cooking
Proven leadership and team development skills
Strong financial awareness (GP, labour, cost control)
Calm, organised, hands-on approach
Passion for seasonality, provenance, and simple excellence