HEAD CHEF

We’re looking for a true creative talent with genuine passion and flair to create exceptional food experiences for our guests, reflecting the outstanding beauty and produce of Gower and Wales.

Our Beach House Restaurant is situated on the golden sandy beach of Oxwich Bay on the famous and stunning Gower Peninsula.  It’s one of the leading restaurants in Wales, having held a prestigious Michelin Star since 2019 while also holding  3 AA rosettes.

The restaurant is now looking for a passionate and talented Head Chef to join our Chef Director Hywel Griffith and his team.

What we offer you:

  • Package up to £55k including gratuities.
  • Gratuities are shared through a Tronc system and currently amounts to 10k to 14k per annum for this position.
  • 4 day working week.
  • Extra days worked paid.
  • Additional base holiday allowance at 2, 5 and 10 years service.
  • Christmas day closed and annual January closure
  • Individual training and development plan for all staff.
  • Discretionary annual employee profit share programme.
  • Enhanced company pension plan through Royal London.
  • Generous 30% staff discount on food and beverage at Beach House Oxwich and sister businesses Lay y Mor, Penmaenuchaf and Grove of Narberth.
  • £75 staff rate and £190 friends and family room rate at the Grove of Narberth.
  • £50 Staff rate and £150 friends and family room rate at Penmaenuchaf Hotel.
  • Excellent working environment on the Gower Peninsula, a recognised Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action.
  • Annual staff rewards scheme.

A successful candidate will ideally have: 

  • Excellent experience at multiple rosette or 1 Michelin star and above establishments.
  • Demonstratable leadership skills with a calm mature approach.
  • Clear passion for the industry and food.
  • Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention to detail.
  • Real ambition to succeed at the highest level.
  • Dedicated and excellent team player with strong coaching mentality.

The successful candidates will be joining a business with a strong family philosophy and a highly experienced award-winning team, driving for the highest standards of food and service. Together we work hard to achieve excellence in a supportive and fun working environment.

Interested…

If so, we would love to hear from you.  Please forward applications with a covering letter and CV to our Group HR Manager Oliver oliver@serencollection.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!