Outside Scotland

Head Chef, The Wonky Dog, Rest of the world

Posted on February 19, 2026 | Start date March 20, 2026

Salary:$48k paid monthly, end of season bonus
Duration:Permanent
Hours:45
Days:5.5
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:none
Covers:Lunch: 20; Dinner: 100; Functions: up to 150
Food type:Seafood mainly Lobster
Full-time chefs:3
Accommodation:Own Apartment free of charge
Job description:

The Wonky Dog is located on Anegada in the British Virgin Islands.

I am looking for a Head Chef to take over the day to day running of the kitchen.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work in a wonderful island location in a warm climate.

You need a basic disclosure Scotland and will need to apply for a work permit which takes anywhere from 4 weeks to 8 weeks.

The first year would be statutory holidays which is 1 day a month, after a full season the chef would get 6 weeks paid holiday which would be taken during the off season mid August till 1st October.

We are a seafood restaurant on the waters edge serving fantastic fresh seafood including lobsters.
There is a stage for live music, a beach bar, rooftop dining and bar and toes in the sand beach dining we can sit anywhere from 20 on a quiet night to 150+ on a busy night. There is virtually no footfall traffic as 99.9% of our guests come from visiting yachts.

Situated in the British Virgin Islands.

Low tax rate , accommodation will be a self contained apartment on the beach with plenty of downtime to enjoy watersports or just relax.

How to apply:

send CV to info@thewonkydog.com

Work for partners:

Front of House supervisor position is available

Contact details:info@thewonkydog.com | www.thewonkydog.com
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Head Chef, Chef Manager - Calvert Kielder, England

Posted on February 10, 2026 | Start date March 9, 2026

Salary:Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications in the range of £28,500 to £30,000
Duration:Permanent
Hours:Calvert Kielder operates an annualised hour’s scheme for our staff. Working hours involve some early mornings and late evenings as well as weekends and public holidays. This is a full-time position.
Days:
Holidays:Statutory (28 days p/a)
Bedrooms:
Food type:Set menu with 3 choices, maybe special dietary requirements
Full-time chefs:Sole chef with a kitchen assistant in part of most days
Accommodation:
Job description:

As Chef Manager of a small team you will be responsible for the provision of a high quality catering
service to the guests, staff and visitors of Calvert Kielder. This is a hands on post and you will also be
responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and service of food. Working to a pre- set budget
you should ensure that efficient and economic use is made of all resources.
SKILLS, INTERESTS and QUALITIES
• A creative interest in food and cookery.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership and Management skills.
• The ability to organise and plan your own work and that of others.
• The ability to control a budget and work with figures.
• The ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• The ability to deal calmly with unexpected situations and crisis.
• Good knowledge of special dietary needs e.g. Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Diabetic etc.

WORKING HOURS
Calvert Kielder operates an annualised hour’s scheme for our staff. Working hours involve some early
mornings and late evenings as well as weekends and public holidays. This is a full-time position.
You will receive 28 days holiday entitlement (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays).
Calvert Kielder operates a salary exchange pension scheme.
Salary is negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications in the range of £28,500 to £30,000

QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification (Essential).
• Minimum 5 years practical kitchen experience (Essential).
• NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent (Desirable)

LOCATION
The Location for this post is at Northumbria Calvert Trust T/A Calvert Kielder, Kielder Water & Forest
Park, Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS.
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How to apply:

Please email up to date CV and reference details

Work for partners:

no

Contact details:Sally.Hemingbrough@calvert-kielder.com | https://www.calvertkielder.org.uk/
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