https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-chef-hews-recruit--c0e619b6-e2c0-4725-9b70-dd394e1ce838 RSS feed for Head Chef at Hews Recruit. en-gb Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:01:12 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-chef-hews-recruit--c0e619b6-e2c0-4725-9b70-dd394e1ce838 https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-chef-hews-recruit--c0e619b6-e2c0-4725-9b70-dd394e1ce838 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Taunton | Salary: £35000 - £45000/annum | 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 & 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 & 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,... Permanent