Job Description

Multi-Site Leadership Role

Join our dynamic team... we are recruiting for an Executive Chef to lead our kitchens across two busy venues.

About Us

We are a vibrant, modern, and thriving restaurant/bar/lounge/brunch group located on the popular Torquay Harbourside. Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences, we pride ourselves on outstanding food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. With two busy sites, we are looking for a culinary leader who can help us push the business further, working closely with our head office team to drive innovation and growth.
Explore our current offering at www.twenty1lounge.co.uk and www.ottotorquay.co.uk

About You

We are seeking an

Executive Chef

who is passionate about food and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will bring creativity, vision, and operational expertise to our kitchens, leading by example and inspiring your teams. You should be adaptable, solutions-focused, and able to balance hands-on service with strategic oversight.

Most importantly, you will be a

positive leader

--hardworking, reliable, and committed to developing your teams while delivering exceptional standards.

Key Responsibilities

As Executive Chef, you will oversee and work in both sites on shift and be responsible for:

Menu Development & Innovation

- Designing and evolving menus that are vibrant, exciting, and commercially successful.

Costings & Profitability

- Managing food costings, GP margins, and supplier relationships to ensure financial efficiency.

Recruitment & Training

- Building strong kitchen teams, recruiting talent, and delivering ongoing training and mentorship.

Operational Excellence

- Overseeing ordering, stock control, and inventory management across both sites.

Compliance & Standards

- Ensuring all kitchens meet sanitary, food safety, and health & safety regulations.

Service Leadership

- Running busy services with precision, maintaining impeccable preparation, presentation, and consistency.

Collaboration with Head Office

- Working strategically with management to align culinary direction with business goals and growth plans.

What We Offer

Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) Company pension Employee discounts & free meals Company events and team culture Opportunity to shape and grow the culinary vision across multiple venues Modern work life balance

Requirements

Proven experience as a Head Chef as a minimum or an Executive Chef role looking for a change. Strong leadership and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site operations. Passion for food, creativity, and a drive to deliver excellence. High standards of compliance

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:

In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Experience:

Head Chef: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person