Head Chef

Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef ready to lead a talented kitchen team? At Wildwood Taunton, we're looking for an inspiring leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional food, and is committed to developing their team.

As our Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen, driving food quality, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, managing costs, and creating a positive, high-performing culture. If you're passionate about food, strong leadership, and delivering memorable dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you and welcome you to the Wildwood family.

We’re part of a Mediterranean-inspired brand serving fresh pizza, pasta, and grilled favourites all with a dash of sunshine. With 29 restaurants and ambitious expansion plans for 2026, this is your chance to join a team on the up!

Here’s why you’ll love it here

• Salary up to £40,000 based on a 45-hourly paid contract, this includes service charge - yes it really does add up!
• As it is an hourly pay if you ever work additional hours, you will always be paid. You never work for free for Wildwood!
• No crazy hours… no super-early starts, no really late nights, and we’re closed Christmas Day.
• Top-tier training to get you up to speed
• Supportive leadership from an experienced, hands-on General Manager and great Head Chef.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.