Head Chef – Up to £60,000 plus Tronc

Head Chef – Bath – Brand New Asian Fusion Restaurant – Up to £60,000 plus Tronc

We are recruiting a Head Chef for an exciting new Asian fusion restaurant opening in the heart of Bath, offering a rare opportunity to lead a kitchen from launch and help create one of the South West's most talked-about dining destinations.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This brand-new restaurant will combine bold flavours, exceptional ingredients, and contemporary cooking techniques to create an exciting Asian fusion dining experience.

While located within a luxury hotel, the restaurant will operate as a standalone destination in its own right, with a focus on attracting local diners and visitors seeking outstanding lunch and dinner experiences.

This is a genuine opportunity to shape a concept from the ground up. From menu development and kitchen design to team recruitment and culinary direction, you will have significant input into every aspect of the operation as it prepares to open its doors.

Benefits:

Salary of £55,000 to £60,000

Tronc on top of salary

Opportunity to lead a brand-new restaurant opening

Significant creative input and menu autonomy

Career-defining opportunity within an exciting new concept

Work with high-quality ingredients and suppliers

Ongoing investment and support from ownership

Beautiful Bath location

Excellent long-term career prospects

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating the culinary identity of the restaurant, building and leading the kitchen team, and ensuring exceptional standards are achieved from day one.

This role would suit an ambitious Sous Chef looking to take their first Head Chef position, or an existing Head Chef seeking the challenge and excitement of launching a new restaurant.

As Head Chef you will:

Lead the development of innovative Asian fusion menus

Recruit, train, and inspire your kitchen brigade

Establish kitchen systems, standards, and procedures ahead of opening

Drive creativity while maintaining consistency and quality

Manage food costs, stock control, and kitchen budgets

Build strong relationships with suppliers and producers

Ensure all food safety and compliance standards are maintained

Create a positive, ambitious, and professional kitchen culture

Play a key role in the overall success and growth of the restaurant

The ideal candidate will have a strong fresh food background, excellent leadership skills, and the creativity and ambition required to help build a destination restaurant from scratch.

Most importantly, you will be excited by the opportunity to put your stamp on a new venture and establish a reputation within one of the South West's most exciting restaurant openings.

This is a rare opportunity to create something special and become part of a project with genuine ambition and long-term vision.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.