Head Chef - Exeter

Head Chef - Exeter

JWR is recruiting for an experienced and commercially focused Head Chef to lead the kitchen within a high-quality operation in Exeter.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Head Chef to take ownership of a busy food operation, leading a talented brigade and delivering consistently high standards across restaurant dining, breakfast, private events and functions.
The successful candidate will combine strong culinary leadership with sound commercial awareness, creating a positive kitchen culture while maintaining excellent standards of food quality, presentation and guest satisfaction.

The Package

• Salary of £50,000-£55,000
• Service charge
• Performance-related bonus
• Company benefits and employee discounts
• Training and career-development opportunities
• Support from an established hospitality group

The Role
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the kitchen, including:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen brigade
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Overseeing menu development and seasonal changes
• Managing food costs, labour, stock and wastage
• Recruiting, training and retaining a strong kitchen team
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and allergen standards are maintained
• Delivering smooth service across multiple food and beverage areas
• Working closely with the General Manager and wider hotel leadership team
• Supporting budgets, forecasts and wider commercial objectives
• Creating a professional, organised and positive working environment

Requirements
We are looking for an established Head Chef with experience in a quality, multi-outlet hospitality operation. You will have:

• A strong fresh-food background
• Previous experience leading and developing a sizeable kitchen team
• Excellent knowledge of food costs, labour management and kitchen budgets
• Experience delivering multiple services and functions
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A calm, hands-on and supportive leadership style
• A proven track record of maintaining consistently high standards
• Sound knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Head Chef to join a respected hospitality business, take ownership of the kitchen operation and play a key role in shaping its future success.

To apply, contact JWR with your updated CV.