Head Chef - Boutique Hotel - Taunton
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Taunton, Somerset |
| Area | Somerset, England |
| Sector | Executive ChefHead Chef |
| Salary | Up to £45000 per annum + Service & Great Benefits |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | RM-11357_1777629568 |
| Employer | Hotel |
- Description
Head Chef
Historic Boutique Hotel | Somerset
JWR is delighted to be working with a long-established, independently owned boutique hotel in Somerset, seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of this much-loved destination property.
This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a well-regarded hotel kitchen with a strong local reputation, leading a food offering built around warmth, quality and consistency.
Combining a relaxed brasserie-style restaurant with elegant event dining, this role offers the chance to shape a food identity that is both commercially strong and true to the character of the property.The Package
- Salary From £45,000
- Tronc / service charge circa £1,500-£2,000 per annum
- 28 days holiday
- Free on-site parking
- Staff meals on duty
- Discounted accommodation
- Friends and family discounts on food and drink
- Career development within a well-established independent hotel
The Role
As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading the delivery of a food offering that balances approachable brasserie dining with refined hospitality for private events and functions.
You will:- Lead, inspire and develop the kitchen team across all service periods
- Take full ownership of kitchen operations, standards and team culture
- Deliver simple, honest and flavour-led dishes rooted in classic brasserie cooking
- Champion quality ingredients, strong technique and consistency across every plate
- Create menus that feel warm, familiar and inviting, with timeless appeal
- Oversee all event and private dining menus, delivering a more elevated and refined style where required
- Balance commercial performance with creativity, ensuring strong margins and guest satisfaction
- Manage kitchen GP, labour, stock control and supplier relationships
- Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and compliance standards
- Work closely with senior management to evolve and strengthen the hotel's overall food proposition
Requirements
The successful candidate will be a confident and capable Head Chef with a genuine passion for classic hospitality, well-executed food and leading from the front.
You will have:- Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous within a quality-led hotel or restaurant
- A passion for classic brasserie-style cooking and ingredient-led menus
- Strong understanding of flavour, seasonality and timeless, approachable food
- The ability to deliver both relaxed all-day dining and more refined event catering
- Excellent kitchen management, organisation and leadership skills
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing food margins and labour costs
- A calm, hands-on leadership style with high standards and strong attention to detail
- A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented chef to take ownership of a respected Somerset kitchen with a loyal following and strong reputation.
For a Head Chef who values classic cooking, quality ingredients and genuine hospitality, this is a rare chance to shape a food offering with both heritage and heart. For more information, send your CV today
