Head Chef , New Opening Restaurant, Bath, £55,000 - £60,000 + TRONC

Head Chef | New Opening Restaurant | Bath | £55,000 – £60,000 + TRONC

Relocation support available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Head Chef to lead the launch of a brand-new 54-cover restaurant in the heart of Bath.

Opening in November, this is a rare chance to take ownership of a new culinary concept from the very beginning, shaping the menu, building the team, and creating the identity of a restaurant that aims to become a standout destination within Bath’s dining scene.

The restaurant will focus on vibrant, ingredient-led cooking with influences from the Middle East and Asia. The style is inspired by chefs such as Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi and Neil Perry, combining bold flavours, seasonal produce, creative combinations, and beautifully presented dishes.

The concept will be modern, relaxed, and elevated without being formal fine dining. The menu will focus on sharing-style dishes across sections including Nibbles, Vegetables, Fish, Meat and Sides, offering guests an exciting and approachable dining experience.

This role would suit a Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef who has worked within high-quality international, Middle Eastern, Asian, or fusion-led restaurants and enjoys developing food that is creative, seasonal, and full of flavour.

The Opportunity

As this is a brand-new opening, the successful candidate will be involved from the development stages. Before opening, there will be a dedicated period to focus on menu creation, recipe development, supplier relationships, kitchen setup, team recruitment, training, and ensuring the restaurant is ready to launch successfully.

The opening will coincide with Bath’s busy Christmas period, with the restaurant expected to build momentum quickly. The first few months will be fast-paced, with a strong focus on delivering consistent quality while establishing the restaurant’s reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen operation and create a positive, ambitious kitchen cultureDevelop and deliver a seasonal menu focused on Middle Eastern and Asian influencesCreate, test, and cost dishes ahead of launchBuild relationships with suppliers and source high-quality ingredientsRecruit, train, and develop the kitchen teamEstablish kitchen procedures, standards, and systems before openingManage food costs, stock control, ordering, and kitchen performanceMaintain excellent standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistencyWork closely with the wider management team to deliver the restaurant visionDrive the restaurant towards industry recognition, including Rosette ambitions

The Ideal Candidate

Current Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef within a high-quality restaurant environmentBackground in international, Middle Eastern, Asian, or fusion cuisineStrong understanding of ingredients, seasonality, and flavour combinationsExperience creating menus and developing dishes from concept to launchProven ability to lead and inspire a kitchen teamCommercially aware with experience managing food costs and kitchen operationsPassionate about modern, creative dining experiencesLooking for the opportunity to make their mark on a new opening

What’s on Offer

Salary of £55,000 – £60,000 plus TRONCOpportunity to build and shape a restaurant from day oneCreative involvement across menu development and kitchen setupSupportive ownership with ambitious plansRelocation support available for the right candidate, including assistance with accommodation initiallyFlexible start date considered, with an ideal start from SeptemberOpportunity to take part in a cook-off as part of the selection processBe part of one of Bath’s most exciting new restaurant openings