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Head Chef
Role summary
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The Head Chef is responsible for leading the kitchen operation at Four Seasons Hampshire, overseeing menu development, food quality, hygiene, cost control, purchasing, staffing and service delivery. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in a senior culinary leadership role, ideally within luxury hotels, resorts or high-end restaurants. Strong knowledge of modern culinary techniques, food safety legislation, budgeting and team development is required. The successful candidate should demonstrate creativity, calm leadership, excellent organisation and the ability to maintain consistently high standards in a demanding environment. Experience managing large kitchen teams, working with seasonal ingredients and delivering refined guest experiences would be highly valued.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Four Seasons Hampshire
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and private residences in major destinations worldwide. Founded in 1961, the brand is known for personalised service, high accommodation standards, distinctive dining and strong attention to guest experience. Four Seasons Hampshire is set within the historic Dogmersfield Park estate in the English countryside, combining luxury accommodation, extensive grounds, spa facilities, leisure activities and several dining outlets. The company places significant emphasis on service culture, professional development, teamwork and creating memorable experiences for guests. Employees may receive benefits such as meals, training, accommodation assistance where available, staff rates and opportunities to transfer within the international Four Seasons network, although specific benefits depend on the position and local employment terms.