Head Chef

Head Chef - £40,000 + Benefits - Salisbury

The Role

Are you a creative chef with a solid track record in hotel kitchens? Do you thrive in environments where high standards, structure, and innovation go hand in hand?

A newly refurbished boutique-style hotel in Salisbury is seeking a talented and driven Head Chef to lead its kitchen team. This is a unique opportunity to shape an exceptional food experience across a reimagined Brasserie, lounge, and banqueting spaces.

If you’re ready to lead a dynamic kitchen and make your mark on the local dining scene, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service across all areas
• Develop and deliver fresh, seasonal menus rooted in modern British cuisine
• Manage kitchen costs including GP targets, stock control, and ordering
• Train and mentor your team to uphold consistency and excellence
• Maintain full compliance with hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards

The Company

We are a proud part of the IHG family, committed to providing our guests with a memorable experience, driven by our core values of hospitality, service, and excellence.

Benefits:

• A newly refurbished kitchen in a premium hotel setting
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Discounts on stays and dining at over 6,500 IHG hotels worldwide

The Person

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality hotel or high-volume venue
• Confident in creating contemporary, commercially viable dishes
• Calm under pressure with strong leadership and team management skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and highly knowledgeable about stock control and food safety