Head Chef

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Salary: £40K per annum

Closing date: 11 November

We are looking for a passionate hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, creating high quality, seasonal food that reflects our garden to table ethos.

Working closely with the Head of Food, you’ll lead the day-to-day running of our kitchens across the site including any weddings or special events. You’ll bring creativity, consistency and strong leadership to every service, making the most of the ingredients provided by our garden.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented to consistently high standards.

• Supporting seasonal menu development alongside the Head of Food, daily specials and new dishes that reflect Heligan’s identity.

• Leading, coaching and developing the kitchen team to create a positive and supportive working environment.

• Managing food costs, stock control, ordering and waste reduction.

• Maintaining high standards of food safety, kitchen cleanliness and allergen management.

• Working with the wider hospitality team to deliver a great dining experience for our visitors.

• Supporting weddings, events and seasonal services across the site.

About you:

You will have proven experience in a professional kitchen, ideally as a Head Chef, Senior Sous or in a similar senior role. You will be passionate about food, confident leading a team and committed to delivering quality and consistency. You will also understand the importance of food costs, stock management and minimising waste, while remaining calm and adaptable in a busy environment.

A level 3 Food Safety qualification or above, or a relevant professional cookery or catering qualification is required.

If you are passionate about creating great food, enjoy bringing out the best in your team and want to make the most of seasonal onsite ingredients in a truly special setting, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Company events

• Company pension

• Discounted or free food

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Store discount

How to apply:

Candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter to [email protected].