Burcombe
Head Chef | The Old Mill Hotel, Salisbury Taste the World Hospitality Group £40,000£45,000 per year + Live-In Accommodation Some kitchens are just places to cook. The Old Mill isn't one of them. Set on the banks of the River Nadder, just a short walk from Salisbury Cathedral, The Old Mill is one of the most unique hospitality venues in the region. Combining a historic hotel, beautiful riverside gardens, a busy restaurant, weddings, events and a thriving local trade, we're looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen into its next chapter. We're not looking for someone who simply manages a kitchen. We're looking for someone who leads people, develops chefs, takes pride in every plate leaving the pass and wants to build something they're genuinely proud of. What You'll Be Leading A fresh food kitchen serving high-quality seasonal dishes. A busy Sunday roast operation. Weddings, private events and hotel dining. A passionate kitchen team who want strong leadership and consistency. Menu development alongside the Executive Chef and senior leadership team. What You'll Be Responsible For Leading, motivating and developing your kitchen team. Delivering consistently outstanding food quality. Driving GP, labour and kitchen profitability. Food safety, hygiene and compliance standards. Recruitment, training and succession planning. Stock control, ordering and supplier management using Procurement Wizard. Producing accurate rotas and managing labour costs. Working closely with the General Manager to create memorable guest experiences. Maintaining an organised, calm and positive kitchen cultureeven during the busiest services. What We're Looking For You will already be an experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step. You'll have: Strong leadership skills. Excellent organisational ability. Experience running high-volume fresh food kitchens. High standards in food presentation and consistency. Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP. Confidence managing kitchen finances and labour. A calm approach under pressure. A genuine passion for developing your team. Most importantly, you'll care about your people as much as you care about your food. What You'll Receive £40,000£45,000 salary Live-in accommodation provided TRONC and tips Company discounts across Taste the World Hospitality venues Ongoing leadership development The opportunity to shape menus and influence the future of the business A supportive senior leadership team that genuinely invests in its people Clear opportunities for progression within a growing hospitality group Why Taste the World Hospitality? At Taste the World, we believe hospitality is built by great people. We invest heavily in training, promote from within wherever possible and create venues that become the heart of their communities. We expect high standards, accountability and professionalismbut we also believe work should be enjoyable, collaborative and rewarding. If you're looking for a role where you'll have the autonomy to lead, the support to grow and the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become the next Head Chef at The Old Mill Hotel, Salisbury. TPBN1_UKCT