Head Chef - Leisure - Romsey - £45kp/a

Head Chef - Event Venue - Near Romsey

📍 Near Romsey

💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

⏳ Full-time | 48 hours per week

Are you a passionate and creative chef ready to lead the kitchen in a stunning countryside venue known for both exceptional food and unforgettable events?

Our client, an award winning Event Venue set in the countryside on the outskirts of Southampton, is searching for a talented Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and deliver outstanding menus in a relaxed, quality-driven environment.

This is not a formal, corporate kitchen-this is countryside hospitality at its best, where fresh food, creativity, and team culture are at the heart of everything.

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll lead a busy kitchen delivering high-quality dishes across both a thriving restaurant and a packed events calendar.

With 50-60 weddings per year (up to 100 covers seated) alongside regular service, this is a varied role where no two weeks are the same.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing your kitchen team
• Creating and delivering seasonal, high-quality menus
• Managing food standards across restaurant and events
• Overseeing kitchen operations, GP, and stock control
• Working closely with the wider management team and 4 Heads of Department
• Driving consistency, creativity, and efficiency in the kitchen

Why Join Us?

• 🌿 Work-life balance that matters - only 2 days per week working past 6pm
• 📅 1 full weekend off every month
• 👕 Relaxed, no-suits culture
• 🏡 Beautiful countryside working environment
• 🍽️ A genuine opportunity to shape the food offering

What We're Looking For

• A proven Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
• Experience in fresh food kitchens and/or events & weddings
• A hands-on leader who can inspire and develop a team
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness
• A chef who values quality, consistency, and a positive kitchen culture

The Details

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• Hours: 48 hours over 5 days from 7

If you're looking for a role where you can cook great food, lead a strong team, and enjoy a better work-life balance, this is your opportunity.

👉 Apply now

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