Chef: Lead Kitchen, Craft Flavor & Quality

Cove; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cove is seeking an experienced chef in Worthing to lead daily kitchen operations and uphold the highest standards of quality and hygiene. You will report to the Head Chef and oversee the Sous Chef in their absence.

You'll manage food preparation, plating, inventory, and staff training to ensure consistent, restaurant-quality dishes. This role requires calm under pressure, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a busy kitchen.
• Proven food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to manage a team and delegate tasks.
• Strong cooking techniques and plating skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day Kitchen Operations: coordinate tasks and maintain high standards in quality, taste, and presentation.
• Training and Managing Staff: guide team to meet safety and hygiene standards.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: prepare complex dishes and garnish with care.
• Inventory Management: monitor stock, order ingredients, and rotate perishable items.
• Quality Control and Presentation: ensure dishes meet standards and visual appeal.
• Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards: enforce sanitation and cleanliness.
• Handling Pressure and Problem Solving: multitask and resolve kitchen issues during peak times.

Skills

Food safety & hygiene

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Team leadership

Job description

Cove is seeking an experienced chef in Worthing to lead daily kitchen operations and uphold the highest standards of quality and hygiene. You will report to the Head Chef and oversee the Sous Chef in their absence.

You'll manage food preparation, plating, inventory, and staff training to ensure consistent, restaurant-quality dishes. This role requires calm under pressure, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety and cleanliness.