Description
Head Chef - Isles of Scilly, UK
Embrace island life and lead our client's award-winning kitchen at a luxury retreat on the stunning Isles of Scilly. This is your chance to escape the ordinary and join a team passionate about showcasing the bounty of the islands. Imagine crafting seasonal menus that feature the freshest local ingredients, including seafood straight from Cornish fishermen and produce from nearby farms. You'll lead and inspire a small team of chefs in a supportive kitchen environment where you can develop exciting daily specials that reflect your culinary vision.
Imagine:
Working with the freshest local ingredients, including seafood straight from Cornish fishermen and produce from nearby farms.
Creating seasonal menus that showcase the bounty of the islands and delight discerning guests.
Leading and inspiring a team of talented chefs in a collaborative and supportive kitchen environment.
Overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations to ensure smooth service, high standards, and efficient cost control.
Developing exciting daily specials that reflect your culinary vision and celebrate the unique flavours of the region.
The ideal candidate will possess:
A proven recent track record as a Head Chef or a Senior Sous Chef ready for the next challenge.
A passion for working with fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced ingredients.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
A positive, "can do" attitude and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
In return for your expertise, you will receive:
A competitive salary and accommodation.
The opportunity to travel and participate in annual global culinary competitions.
The chance to join a dynamic and growing international hospitality group with properties in stunning locations around the world.
This role offers a clear path for advancement within the group. Upon successful completion of the 2025 season, this role has the potential to evolve into a group assistant chef role. This exciting opportunity would include reporting to the Group Executive Chef and involve responsibilities in the Maldives, India, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali, Indonesia.
But the real reward lies in the lifestyle:
Embrace island life where stunning sunsets, white sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters become your everyday backdrop.
Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a slower pace of life in a place where time seems to stand still.
Become part of a close-knit island community and experience the warmth and charm of true island hospitality.
This is more than just a job; it's a chance to live and work in a place of unmatched beauty, where inspiration is found in every sunrise and every wave that crashes on the shore.
To Apply:
Please send your CV today.
