City Hall Head Chef - #1726718

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Bristol City Hall, Create and Central Library

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, 5 days a week (5 out of 7 days, including some weekends)

Join the team that brings extraordinary dining to life at the UK’s most iconic destinations.

RA Venues is proud to craft exceptional food experiences across the country — from heritage estates and high-end fashion houses to world-famous zoos and museums. Now, we’re looking for a visionary Head Chef to lead our kitchen at Bristol City Hall — a truly iconic cultural venue, offering a blend of heritage and modern innovation.

About The Role

As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for overseeing the culinary operations across Create Centre, Central Library, and City Hall, ensuring exceptional dining experiences that celebrate the uniqueness of these iconic locations.

You’ll lead a diverse and dynamic food operation, which includes:

• A bustling grab & go café for busy city-goers
• A vibrant assisted-service bistro offering fresh, modern dishes
• High-profile events and banqueting services for up to 500 guests, where you’ll showcase your creativity and culinary expertise
  
  
  

This is a rare opportunity to work in a highly visible and historically rich environment, where your leadership will shape the guest experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and develop a high-performing culinary team, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and a passion for excellence.
• Menu Creation: Design innovative, on-trend menus that reflect the quality, heritage, and cultural significance of the venue.
• Maintain Standards: Ensure exceptional food quality, safety, and presentation across all dining outlets and events.
• Financial Management: Oversee kitchen budgets, food costs, and operational efficiencies to maintain profitability.
• Hands-On Leadership: Lead by example, with a sharp eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-quality environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop your team.
• A genuine passion for food innovation, with a keen awareness of current industry trends.
• Thorough knowledge of health & safety, food hygiene, and compliance (including COSHH).
• Exceptional organisational and financial acumen, with the ability to manage a busy kitchen effectively.
• A creative flair and the drive to deliver memorable food moments for every guest.
  
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary
• Free Meals
• Opportunity to work in iconic cultural venues with varied service styles and a high-profile clientele.
• Continuous training and development to help you grow your culinary career.
• Support from a wider team of passionate hospitality professionals who share your commitment to excellence.
• Be part of a company that celebrates food, people, and place.
• Discounts and offers with your friends and families
  
  
  

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1205/78264001/52737847/SU #RA Venues

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!