Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge with a fresh, exciting restaurant concept?
We're recruiting for a vibrant and growing Vietnamese restaurant in Bristol, renowned for its fresh food, bold flavours, and bustling atmosphere. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate kitchen leader to join a successful business offering a highly competitive package, excellent support, and genuine career development.
What's on Offer?
- £40,000 base salary
- Up to £8,500 per year in tronc
- Performance bonus of up to £6,000 per year
- Total earning potential of up to £54,500
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Generous staff dining discounts
- Enhanced training and development programmes
- Company pension
- Employee wellbeing support
- Referral bonus scheme
- Fast-growing business with future progression opportunities
About the Restaurant
This fresh-food concept celebrates the vibrant flavours of Vietnamese cuisine, serving everything from fragrant noodle dishes and rich curries to fresh salads, handmade rolls and wok-fried specialities.
Previous Vietnamese cooking experience is not essential. What's far more important is strong all-round culinary expertise, a passion for fresh food, and the ability to lead a high-performing kitchen team. Full menu and concept training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for chefs from a variety of fresh-food backgrounds.
The Role
As Head Chef, you'll lead a talented kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational standards, and team development. You'll be hands-on in service, support your chefs on every station, and drive a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.
We're Looking For
- A current Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior kitchen leadership role
- Strong fresh-food background
- Experience managing, coaching, and developing kitchen teams
- Excellent food safety and compliance knowledge
- Strong stock control and ordering experience
- A hands-on approach and positive leadership style
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
If you're passionate about fresh food, love leading teams, and are looking for a role that offers an excellent salary package and full training within an exciting cuisine, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £40,000.00-£54,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- How soon are you available to start a new position?
- What is your mobile number for us to contact you on?
- What is your email address for us to contact you on?
Work Location: In person
