Executive Chef / Head Chef

Job Posted: 30 December 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: TBC
• Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Chefs

We’re Hiring! Executive Chef / Head Chef – Join the TQA Ltd Family
Location: Ryde
Positions: Executive Chef / Head Chef (Full-time/ Part Time)

Multi-Site Operation

We are seeking an experienced and driven Executive Chef / Head Chef to lead and oversee our kitchen operations across multiple sites. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring proven leadership, strong commercial awareness, and a consistent track record of longevity in previous positions.

The Role

As Executive Chef / Head Chef, you will be responsible for maintaining high culinary standards across all sites while ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and team development. You will work closely with senior management to deliver a consistent, high-quality food offering that reflects our brand values.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency and quality at all times.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Chefs and kitchen teams.

• Full responsibility for stock control, ordering, wastage management, and GP control.

• Menu development and implementation, including costings and margin management.

• Maintain all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.

• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and training to meet business needs.

• Work proactively to improve systems, procedures, and operational efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef, ideally in a multi-site environment.

• Demonstrable longevity in previous roles (this is essential).

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent knowledge of stock control, food costs, and supplier management.

• Commercially minded with a focus on consistency and profitability.

• Organised, resilient, and able to perform under pressure.

• Passionate about food quality, standards, and team development.

• Experience in hosting and curating set menus for events.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role within a growing business.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).

• Opportunity to shape and influence food operations across multiple sites.

• Supportive senior management structure.

If you are an established Head Chef / Executive Chef with proven experience in the role and the ability to lead multi-site kitchen operations, we would love to hear from you.