https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-chef-hews-recruit--bee920e5-aa77-4fac-9250-fb6351114b8f RSS feed for Head Chef at Hews Recruit. en-gb Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:10:03 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-chef-hews-recruit--bee920e5-aa77-4fac-9250-fb6351114b8f https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-chef-hews-recruit--bee920e5-aa77-4fac-9250-fb6351114b8f Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:53:34 GMT Location: Taunton | Salary: 35000.00-35000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Position Overview We are looking for an ambitious, creative, and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented culinary professional who takes pride in crafting exceptional dishes from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, maintaining high kitchen standards, and fostering a collaborative team culture. Key Responsibilities Menu Development: Design, test, and execute seasonal menus that balance creativity, profitability, and customer appeal. Kitchen Operations: Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service during peak hours. Quality and Compliance: Maintain uncompromising standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and stock rotation. Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff, fostering a positive, high-performing, and supportive work environment. Inventory and Cost Control: Manage supplier relationships, order efficiently, monitor food wastage, and hit gross profit (GP) targets. What We Are Looking For Proven experience working as a Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef ready for the next step. A deep passion for high-quality food, bold flavours, and presentation. Strong leadership skil... Permanent