PermanentFull Time

Head Chef

Listed via CV-LibraryPevensey, East SussexPosted 2 months agoRef: 225249435
£40000/annum + Excellent Benefits
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About the role

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge or a Senior Sous Chef looking for your next career move?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established hospitality venue seeking a talented Head Chef to lead its busy kitchen operation. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a varied food offering spanning a café, bar, weddings, private functions, and events.

With a modern production kitchen and a growing events calendar, this role offers plenty of scope for creativity, leadership, and career development.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading all kitchen operations and ensuring consistently high food standards.
  • Designing and developing menus across café, bar, and event offerings.
  • Managing food preparation, service delivery, and kitchen performance.
  • Overseeing weddings and events catering for up to 120 guests, with larger functions hosted in marquee facilities.
  • Recruiting, training, and developing kitchen staff.
  • Managing stock, ordering, GP targets, and food costs.
  • Maintaining food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance standards.
  • Working closely with the management team to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef looking for their next step into a Head Chef position.
  • Strong menu development and costing experience.
  • Experience managing busy kitchen teams.
  • Background in hospitality, events, weddings, or multi-outlet operations.
  • Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
  • Passion for delivering quality food and exceptional service.

What's On Offer

  • Salary up to £40,000 per annum.
  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • Creative freedom and menu input.
  • Modern, fully equipped kitchen facilities.
  • Supportive management team.
  • Opportunity to play a key role within a growing hospitality business.

Interested?

Apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Why Apply with Fire Group?

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Benefits

Excellent Benefits

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