Head Chef

2 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Daniel Thwaites Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

Job Ref: THW9037

Branch: Aztec Hotel Spa

Location: Aztec Hotel Spa, Bristol

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and excellent benefits package

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 45

Posted date: 05/11/2025

Closing date: 19/12/2025

Are you an experienced Head Chef ready for a fresh challenge? This is your chance to showcase your skills in a vibrant, creative environment. Situated in lively Bristol, home to some of the best food spots in the country, our award-winning 2 AA Rosette, 100-seat restaurant – Curious Kitchen – and 4-star hotel and spa are calling your name.

Leading our Curious Kitchen

  • Inspire and innovate: Work closely with the team to evolve our menus, staying ahead of food trends to deliver exceptional dishes to our guests.
  • Lead with passion: Be a hands-on leader, collaborating with key managers like the General Manager, Head of Sales, and Restaurant Manager.
  • Nurture future talent: Develop our dedicated kitchen team – the Head Chefs of tomorrow – and guide our front-of-house team in understanding our dishes and stories.
  • Drive excellence: Play an active role in cost management, kitchen efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards.
  • Expand your impact: Oversee the kitchen operations for our sister food outlet and coffee shop.

Our next Curious Kitchen Head Chef

This role is perfect for a driven and experienced Head Chef who's eager to work to 2 AA Rosette standards and beyond. We're seeking someone with:

  • A passion for people development – you'll lead and inspire your team with energy and a personal touch.

  • A curious and creative nature that brings theatre to our restaurant.

  • A deep understanding and love of food including key trends and a desire to keep our menus fresh and exciting.

  • Experience in hotel kitchens and knowledge of hotel food operations is a big plus.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job – it's a career opportunity. You'll be part of a team that's dedicated to delivering excellence to every guest, with ongoing development and support to help you reach your full potential.

Ready to bring your passion and expertise to the table? Step into a role where your leadership will shape the future of our kitchen.

Apply now and start your journey with us in return we offer:

  • A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
  • Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
  • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
  • Health cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Apprenticeships available
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Pension and Life assurance
  • Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with friends and family
  • Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
  • An engaging supportive work environment

Aztec Hotel Spa is a four star hotel featuring an award winning spa, rosette restaurant, business facilities and comfy bedrooms. Aztec also hosts a number of weddings and events throughout the year meaning no two days are the same. Located in Almondsbury near the M5 junction, Aztec is easily commutable from the north Bristol area. Owned by Daniel Thwaites, Aztec Hotel Spa is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment in a busy hospitality venue, on the fringes of the vibrant city of Bristol.

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