Head Chef

GR8 Recruitment; St. Martin; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a talented Head Chef for a busy brasserie and café in St Martin, Jersey. You will lead the kitchen team, drive menu development, and ensure every dish meets exacting standards.

This role offers a great work-life balance with no night shifts, and accommodation may be available for the right candidate. The ideal candidate combines leadership with a passion for fresh, quality ingredients.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience at Senior Sous / Head Chef level
• Leadership and Management experience
• Food and Hygiene Level 3 certification
• Able to keep a cool head under pressure
• Accommodation available for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes
• Oversee menu development and seasonal specials
• Maintain high standards of food safety and quality
• Ensure a lively, efficient brasserie and café service

Skills

Leadership

Management

Calm under pressure

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3

Job description

St Martin, Jersey

We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a talented Head Chef to join our client's team at a thriving brasserie and café in Jersey. If you’re passionate about food, creative in the kitchen, and love working in a lively, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

The venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional food, serving a diverse menu to a loyal customer base. As Head Chef, you’ll lead our kitchen team, oversee menu development, and ensure that every dish meets our high standards. We’re looking for someone with excellent leadership skills, a flair for inventiveness, and a genuine enthusiasm for fresh, quality ingredients.

One of the best aspects of this role is the work-life balance it offers. There are no night shifts, so you’ll have your evenings free to enjoy life outside of work. This is an ideal position for someone who values both career progression and personal time.

Requirements

• Food and Hygiene Level 3
• 4-5 years of experience at Senior Sous / Head Chef level
• Leadership and Management experience
• Able to keep a cool head under pressure
• Accommodation available for the right person, whether that be for someone who is single or who has dependents (chargeable and competitive rate)
• Details to be discussed upon application