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Lead culinary excellence across multiple hotels and shape the future of dining experiences in Bournemouth. This Regional Head Chef role offers the rare opportunity to influence kitchen operations at scale while developing your leadership skills across diverse hospitality environments.
You'll oversee kitchen operations and culinary standards across multiple Bournemouth hotels. Working between locations, you'll support daily operations while maintaining the highest standards.
Kitchen Operations & Standards:
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Ensure kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
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Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard across all food services
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Maintain food rotation, cleanliness and compliance with HACCP regulations
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Complete daily records and ensure timely food delivery to service areas
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Coordinate food preparation for hotel events
Team Leadership & Development:
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Hire, train and supervise kitchen staff, delegating tasks and resolving issues
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Mentor junior chefs and support cross-training across sections
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Create and maintain kitchen staff schedules
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Ensure team compliance with appearance and uniform standards
Business Management:
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Monitor food costs, stock levels and contribute to operational audits
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Manage food and supply orders within budget guidelines
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Work with suppliers to secure quality goods at competitive prices
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Achieve food GP targets and work within budget parameters
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Assist with menu planning, taste panels and recipe development
Guest Experience:
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Communicate effectively with front-of-house teams to ensure guest satisfaction
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Suggest ideas to improve kitchen profitability and guest experience
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Stay informed on menu items, allergens and hotel promotions
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Align culinary activities with hotel strategy and brand standards
Our comprehensive benefits package includes a full benefits online platform, meals on duty, pension plan, life insurance, birthday celebrations and staff social events. We provide personalised training and development plans to help you grow your career.
We are continually evolving, and our team do too. There's no red tape or corporate conflict with us.
We Evolve – You Evolve – We Grow Together
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Ready to take your culinary leadership to the next level across multiple hotels? Apply with your CV and join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth.
