ACTING HEAD CHEF – FIXED TERM (LEAVE COVER) | Glastonburys Bar and Kitchen
Glastonbury’s Bar and Kitchen is seeking an experienced Acting Head Chef to lead our kitchen team during a period of planned leave coverage.
This is a fixed-term opportunity suited to a confident, hands-on chef with strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain high standards in a busy hospitality environment.
About the Role :
Reporting to the venue management team, the Acting Head Chef will be responsible for:
- Leading and supervising kitchen operations and staff
- Service management across lunch, dinner, and functions as required
- Menu execution and consistency across all meals
- Stock ordering, food cost control, and waste management
- Maintaining HACCP, Food Safety, and workplace hygiene standards
- Managing prep, production, and service planning
- Supporting a positive team culture and training where required
About You:
To be successful you will have:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef / Sous Chef / Senior CDP in a similar role
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High-level food safety knowledge and compliance focus
- Ability to work autonomously and manage service pressure
- Experience managing rosters, ordering, and kitchen systems (preferred)
- A strong work ethic and pride in presentation and standards
What We Offer:
- Fixed-term contract to cover a period of staff leave (approx. 7–8 weeks)
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive team and well-established venue operations
- Immediate start (or as negotiated)
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
