Elysium Collection
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Head Chef
Lead the Kitchen | Mediterranean Small Plates | Boutique Hotel | Cornwall
Do you thrive in a busy kitchen where fresh ingredients, exceptional hospitality and beautifully crafted food come together? We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to become the driving force behind the day-to-day operation of our kitchen in our stunning new 56-bedroom boutique hotel. Our restaurant celebrates vibrant Mediterranean-inspired small plates, showcasing seasonal ingredients, bold flavours and relaxed dining at its very best.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef who loves leading from the front, developing people and delivering consistently exceptional food. Working alongside our Executive Chef, Stephane Delourme you'll take ownership of daily service, inspire your team and help shape an unforgettable dining experience for every guest.
What you'll be doing
- Leading the kitchen during busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
- Inspiring, coaching and developing a talented brigade.
- Delivering consistently outstanding Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
- Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Supporting seasonal menu development and new dish creation.
- Managing stock, food costs and minimising waste.
- Ensuring the highest standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
- Working closely with our front-of-house team to create memorable guest experiences.
- Taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
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We're looking for someone who
- Has previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy hotel kitchen.
- Is a confident and supportive leader who enjoys developing others.
- Has a passion for fresh, seasonal food and Mediterranean flavours.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led kitchen.
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Understands food cost control and kitchen profitability.
- Leads by example with energy, professionalism and positivity.
- Takes pride in producing exceptional food every single service.
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Why join us?
This isn't just another Head Chef role. You'll be joining a growing luxury hospitality business where quality, creativity and genuine hospitality sit at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to influence menus, develop your team and play a key role in shaping the reputation of one of Cornwall's most exciting new dining destinations. We believe great hospitality starts with great people, so we invest in creating an environment where talented chefs can grow, be recognised and enjoy coming to work.
We offer
- Competitive salary.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Meals on duty.
- Uniform provided.
- Employee discounts across the group.
- A supportive, collaborative team culture.
- The opportunity to help build something truly special.
If you're passionate about great food, love leading a team and want to be part of an ambitious new hospitality brand, we'd love to hear from you.
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