Head Chef
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Salisbury |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ecruit |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HC Milford Hall UK-22293 |
Summary
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