Head Chef

Bring the flavour. Lead the brigade. Make your mark. A little about up Following a change of ownership, Old Swan & Minster Mill is taking a fresh approach to supporting our people, developing our teams and creating a positive, rewarding place to work.

Set in 65 acres of beautiful Cotswolds countryside beside the River Windrush, Old Swan & Minster Mill combines the charm of a historic inn with a contemporary riverside hotel. From relaxed pub dining at The Old Swan to seasonal restaurant menus at Wildling, alongside weddings and private events, our food offering is varied, ambitious and full of opportunity.

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to take charge of both kitchens, bring fresh ideas to the table and lead a team that delivers great food, consistently. What you'll do Lead both kitchens, taking ownership of food quality, menus and day-to-day operations.

Develop creative, seasonal menus that reflect the character of each dining experience. Recruit, inspire and develop a strong kitchen brigade. Manage food costs, purchasing, stock, kitchen labour and profitability. Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen management standards.

Work closely with the Hotel Manager and wider team to deliver outstanding food, from everyday dining to major events. What you'll bring Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a comparable senior kitchen leadership role. A genuine passion for good food, quality ingredients and consistently high standards.

Strong commercial skills and confidence managing budgets, margins and labour costs. The ability to lead from the front, develop people and get the best from your brigade. A practical, organised approach and the confidence to manage two distinct kitchen operations.

What you'll get £56,000 annual salary Performance-based incentive scheme Share of tronc Discounted hotel stays for yourself, friends and family Food and drink discounts Spa and leisure discounts Workplace pension Meals on duty The opportunity to shape the food direction across two distinctive kitchens Support from the Hotel Manager and Michels & Taylor's Restaurant & Bars Director Incentive payments, tronc and discounts are subject to the applicable scheme terms.

The working pattern This is a senior, hands-on kitchen leadership role, not a desk job or a standard nine-to-five position. The contract is based on a minimum of 45 hours per week, with additional hours expected to meet the demands of the role.

Long days, extended shifts, evenings, weekends and bank holidays are part of the operation, particularly during busy trading periods and major events. We're looking for someone who understands the commitment involved, enjoys being in the kitchen and takes real ownership of their operation.

Ready to take the lead? If you're a Head Chef who combines great cooking with strong leadership and sound commercial judgement, we'd like to hear from you. Apply with your CV. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. TPBN1_UKCT

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