Head Chef - Luxury Country Estate - Somerset

Head Chef

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 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