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Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Littlehampton

On-site

GBP 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team at a beloved waterfront bistro. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance and the chance to craft high-quality dishes while managing a busy kitchen environment. With a focus on fresh food and strong team collaboration, you'll ensure the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness. This opportunity not only promises a competitive salary but also provides great progression opportunities within the group. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Salary higher than competitors

6 weeks paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Lunch provided during shifts

Opportunities for progression

Experience in leading a kitchen with high volume of covers.
Strong knowledge of safe food handling practices.

Craft and plate high-quality dishes consistently under pressure.
Manage stock efficiently and uphold cleanliness standards.

Fresh food experience

Kitchen leadership

Stock management

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Role: Head Chef
Location: Littlehampton

Salary: Up to £50,000

Platinum Recruitment has partnered with a beloved bistro on Littlehampton’s waterfront and we are looking for a head chef that has fresh food experience and has led a kitchen that has a good volume of covers.

What’s in it for you?
This is an opportunity to thrive in a venue that offers great work-life balance. Our client also provides:

Salary higher than competitors
6 weeks paid holiday
Company pension scheme
Lunch provided during shifts
Great opportunities for progression within the group

Why choose our Client?
Our client is an established business with a number of venues, all of which are embedded into the communities they are a part of providing a busy and energetic environment through the year. This is an excellent place to run and lead a kitchen team.

What’s involved?
As Head Chef, you will craft and plate high-quality dishes consistently, even under pressure and maintain food cost percentages within budget targets. Other responsibilities include:

Manage stock efficiently through experience in stocktaking and control.
Communication Champion: Collaborate effectively with the team.
Uphold the highest standards of personal cleanliness and presentation.
Build and develop your team through effective recruitment, training, and coaching.
Ensure safe food handling practices with your strong knowledge.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Head Chef position in Littlehampton.

Consultant: Bradley Baxendale
Job Number: 931836 / INDCHEF
Job Role: Head Chef
Location: Littlehampton
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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