Head Chef - Boutique Seafood Hotel

Head Chef – Boutique Seafood Hotel

Location: Isle of Man
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Start Date: End of July / August
Relocation Support: Available
Visa Support: Certificate of Employment provided by the business

We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a premium boutique hotel and pub on the Isle of Man.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who loves seafood, fresh produce, and the chance to build a strong food reputation in a beautiful island location.

The business is a boutique hotel with 19 rooms, a quality food-led pub offering, and a strong focus on fresh, seasonal cooking. The food operation is expected to generate around £8,000 – £10,000 per week, with additional revenue from rooms, breakfast, and dinner trade.

This role would suit a Head Chef who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the front, and creating a kitchen culture built on standards, consistency, and care.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen operation.

Leading and developing the kitchen teamCreating fresh, seasonal menus with a strong seafood focusManaging GP, stock, ordering, and kitchen costsMaintaining high standards across every serviceSupporting breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hotel tradeWorking closely with the owners and senior teamBuilding a strong local reputation for the food offering

The Ideal Head Chef

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step upA background in premium pubs, boutique hotels, seafood restaurants, or quality fresh-food operationsStrong knowledge of seafood, seasonal produce, and menu developmentGood commercial understanding of food costs, stock, and GPA calm and professional leadership styleThe ability to run a kitchen with structure, care, and consistencyA genuine interest in relocating to the Isle of Man

The Package

£45,000 – £50,000 salary plus tronc and Tax benefitsRelocation support availableIsle of Man visa support through the businessCertificate of Employment providedPotential tax benefits compared with mainland UKPremium boutique hotel environmentOpportunity to make the food offering your ownStart date around end of July / August

This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef who wants something different.

You will have the chance to lead a quality seafood-focused kitchen, work in a beautiful location, and become part of a boutique hotel business with real potential.