Head Chef – Brand New Opening Gourmet Chicken Burger Restaurant

Job Description

This is your chance to take charge of a brand-new gourmet kitchen in Bristol!

We’re working with a stylish independent restaurant brand that’s redefining gourmet comfort food with bold flavours, premium ingredients and a buzzing dining atmosphere. Following the success of their first site, they’re now launching in the heart of Bristol and are looking for a passionate, hands-on Head Chef to run the kitchen at this exciting new venue.

As Head Chef, you’ll be the driving force in the kitchen. You’ll lead a talented team, deliver consistently high-quality dishes and set the standard for everything that leaves the pass. You’ll shape the kitchen culture, inspire your team and keep every service smooth, efficient and fun.

What’s in it for you?

• £37,440 per annum plus service charge
• Staff meals and generous team discounts
• Full autonomy to run the kitchen and develop your leadership style
• A positive, forward-thinking team culture
• Career progression with an expanding independent brand

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Overseeing prep, service, ordering and stock management
• Maintaining top standards of quality, flavour and presentation
• Working closely with the management team to keep service seamless
• Inspiring creativity, teamwork and continuous improvement

About You:

• Experienced Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready for the step up
• Passionate about modern casual dining and gourmet comfort food
• A natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen
• Organised, disciplined and confident under pressure
• A positive influence who motivates others and leads by example

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious Head Chef to make their mark on a brand-new opening and join a growing independent brand with big plans.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

We appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, send me what you have to oliverholland@goldenkeys.co.uk or look me up on LinkedIn and send me a message there!