Executive Head Chef: Lead Bold, High-Volume Kitchen

The Crazy Goose; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and drinks on shift

50% discount across venues

Birthday off

Extra holiday with length of service

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Black Rock Restaurants Group in Brighton is seeking a Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen and drive culinary excellence. You will inspire the team, uphold the highest standards of food quality, and ensure smooth service in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a passionate leader who can coach staff, maintain safety compliance, and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a renowned Brighton restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a high-volume, fresh-food kitchen.
• Strong ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Passion for bold, flavour-driven dishes.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen compliance, food safety and health & safety.
• Eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, setting standards daily across the kitchen.
• Inspire, develop and manage the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure consistency, quality and timely delivery of dishes.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and compliance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Food quality focus

Food safety compliance

Organisation under pressure

Motivation & coaching

Job description

Black Rock Restaurants Group in Brighton is seeking a Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen and drive culinary excellence. You will inspire the team, uphold the highest standards of food quality, and ensure smooth service in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a passionate leader who can coach staff, maintain safety compliance, and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a renowned Brighton restaurant group.