Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Selsey; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head Chef for a country club in Selsey. The role provides full control over menu creation, fostering a high-quality dining experience. Candidates must have a strong background in culinary management and budget handling. This position offers a chance for growth in a friendly environment, with minimal anti-social hours.

Benefits

Little or no anti-social hours

Potential for growth

Full autonomy on menus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a similar environment.
• Strong command of cost control and budgeting.
• Ability to create imaginative and appealing menus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen and full control of menu creations.
• Maintain high standards of quality and presentation.
• Grow the team as business increases.

Skills

Menu development

Budget management

Team leadership

Job description

Role: Head Chef

Location: Selsey

Salary / Rate of pay: £40000

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a small country club in West Sussex who are looking for an experienced Sous Chef or Head Chef to join their team in Selsey.

Are you looking for a job that offers a challenge as well as giving a real sense of ownership over what you do? This job offers this and so much more:

• Little or no anti-social hours
• Small friendly team
• Huge potential for growth
• Full autonomy on menus
• Be part of the team that brings the club back to life!

Why choose our Client?

This privately owned country club on the West Sussex coast has seen better days and they are now breathing fresh life into this exciting project. The management of the club wants a Head Chef who has the passion and vision to see the possibilities and potential and then to bring them to fruition. This is going to be a hugely rewarding role and your efforts will mean that the kitchen and team will be invested in as your success takes hold.

What’s involved?

As Head Chef you will be in full control of the menu serving club classics, introducing members and guests to a higher quality of food and moving towards putting the country club on the local food map.

You will initially work in the kitchen on your own with a part-time KP; however, once you increase the footfall with your dishes, the team will grow with the business.

You will have a strong command of budget and costs, maintain a competitive GP while at the same time coming up with imaginative and crowd‑pleasing menus.

It is essential that all applicants have their own transport and are happy to commute.

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 Country Club Head Chef in Selsey.