Head Chef | New Opening Restaurant | Bath | £55,000 – £60,000 + TRONCRelocation support availableAn... Head Chef | New Opening Restaurant | Bath | £55,000 – £60,000 + TRONCRelocation support availableAn 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 OpportunityAs 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
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Applications are invited from enthusiastic Operating Theatre Scrub Practitioners to join the Theatre... Applications are invited from enthusiastic Operating Theatre Scrub Practitioners to join the Theatre team at our client's Acute Hospital site based in beautiful Bath, Somerset. You will work as a clinical member of the Theatre Scrub team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality patient-focused care. This is a full-time substantively-employed post, although we are open to hearing from applicants seeking a part-time opportunityThis is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site.Rated 'outstanding' for caring - this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021.The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds and 5 ambulatory care beds. Facilities include; 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room.The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms.The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and UltrasoundPerson requirementsRGN or ODP with appropriate NMC/HCPC registration as applicable.At least six months Scrub experience Articulate and motivated graduate ODPs with a proven desire to develop into the Scrub Practitioner role in a multi-speciality setting are also welcome to applyThe additional benefits of working for this organisation include: - Personal pension plan- Employee discount scheme- Life assurance- Bike to work scheme- Season ticket loan- Private medical insuranceWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Operating Theatres.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Operating Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Theatre Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
Applications are invited from suitably-qualified and experienced Operating Theatre Scrub Practitione... Applications are invited from suitably-qualified and experienced Operating Theatre Scrub Practitioners to join the Perioperative team at our client's Acute Hospital site based in beautiful Bath, Somerset. You will work as a clinical member of the Theatre Scrub team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality patient-focused care. This is a full-time substantively-employed post, although we are open to hearing from applicants seeking a part-time opportunityThis is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site.Rated 'outstanding' for caring - this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021.The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds and 5 ambulatory care beds. Facilities include; 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room.The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms.The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and UltrasoundPerson requirementsRGN or ODP with NMC/HCPC registration as applicableAt least two years experience in the Scrub role, with wide experience in Orthopaedic listsSupervision and mentorship of junior Theatre Practitioners and Support WorkersThe additional benefits of working for this organisation include:- Personal pension plan- Employee discount scheme- Life assurance- Bike to work scheme- Season ticket loan- Private medical insuranceWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Operating Theatres.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Operating Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Theatre Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.