Head Chef - Boutique Seafood Hotel

Salary: £45k - 50k per year + Tronc
Reference: SC999956097
Head Chef – Boutique Seafood Hotel Location: Isle of Man
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Start Date: End of July / August
Relocation Support: Available
Visa Support: Certificate of Employment provided by the business We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a premium boutique hotel and pub on the Isle of Man. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who loves seafood, fresh produce, and the chance to build a strong food reputation in a beautiful island location. The business is a boutique hotel with 19 rooms, a quality food-led pub offering, and a strong focus on fresh, seasonal cooking. The food operation is expected to generate around £8,000 – £10,000 per week, with additional revenue from rooms, breakfast, and dinner trade. This role would suit a Head Chef who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the front, and creating a kitchen culture built on standards, consistency, and care. The Role As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen operation.

• Leading and developing the kitchen team
• Creating fresh, seasonal menus with a strong seafood focus
• Managing GP, stock, ordering, and kitchen costs
• Maintaining high standards across every service
• Supporting breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hotel trade
• Working closely with the owners and senior team
• Building a strong local reputation for the food offering

The Ideal Head Chef We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
• A background in premium pubs, boutique hotels, seafood restaurants, or quality fresh-food operations
• Strong knowledge of seafood, seasonal produce, and menu development
• Good commercial understanding of food costs, stock, and GP
• A calm and professional leadership style
• The ability to run a kitchen with structure, care, and consistency
• A genuine interest in relocating to the Isle of Man

The Package

• £45,000 – £50,000 salary plus tronc and Tax benefits
• Relocation support available
• Isle of Man visa support through the business
• Certificate of Employment provided
• Potential tax benefits compared with mainland UK
• Premium boutique hotel environment
• Opportunity to make the food offering your own
• Start date around end of July / August

This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef who wants something different. You will have the chance to lead a quality seafood-focused kitchen, work in a beautiful location, and become part of a boutique hotel business with real potential. INDCH