Head Chef

Platinum-Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health cash plan

Bonus scheme entry

Job summary

Platinum-Recruitment is helping a prestigious private estate in West Sussex to appoint a Head Chef to lead the new dining concept, with organic produce, artisan suppliers and a talented estate team.

The role offers daytime hours (Thu–Mon) with a £60,000 salary and benefits, and the chance to shape a distinctive small-plates dining experience for a new restaurant.

Qualifications

• 3 Rosette level or equivalent
• Experience leading a high-performing kitchen team
• Strong menu development skills for small-plates concepts
• Passion for locally sourced, organic ingredients
• Excellent organisation and communication
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership
• Flexibility to work events as required

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a high-quality small-plates menu
• Work closely with the Estate Executive Chef and management team
• Use organic produce from the estate and trusted artisan suppliers
• Lead, support and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain consistently high standards across food quality and presentation
• Help deliver dining experiences for special events when required
• Manage kitchen operations in line with food safety and quality standards

Skills

3 Rosette level

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Organic ingredients

Organisation

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Event flexibility

Job description

Salary: GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum + Great Benefits

Head Chef – West Sussex | £60,000, daytime hours and the chance to lead an exciting new dining concept.

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to join a prestigious private estate in West Sussex, leading the culinary offering for a new restaurant in the Arts Foundation development. You’ll work with exceptional organic produce, artisan suppliers and a talented estate team to create memorable small-plates dining experiences.

Why apply for this Head Chef role?

You’ll enjoy:

• A salary of £60,000
• Mainly daytime hours, working Thursday to Monday
• The opportunity to shape a new dining concept
• Access to exceptional home-grown and locally sourced organic produce
• Free gym membership
• A health cash plan
• Entry into the company bonus scheme

Key Responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the café operation and create an exceptional guest experience.

• Develop and deliver a high-quality small-plates menu
• Work closely with the Estate Executive Chef and management team
• Use organic produce from the estate and trusted artisan suppliers
• Lead, support and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain consistently high standards across food quality and presentation
• Help deliver dining experiences for special events when required
• Manage kitchen operations in line with food safety and quality standards

What we’re looking for:

You’ll be an accomplished chef with a passion for quality produce and creative dining.

• Previous Head Chef experience at 3 Rosette level or a similar standard
• Proven experience leading a high-performing kitchen team
• Strong menu development skills, ideally within a small-plates concept
• A passion for locally sourced, organic ingredients
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• A hands-on, collaborative approach to leadership
• Flexibility to work additional days or hours when required for events

If you’re ready to take your next step as a Head Chef in West Sussex, this is a rare opportunity to shape a distinctive new dining experience within an exceptional estate.