Head Chef

Hiranga Consulting Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Sussex is seeking a passionate Head Chef to manage the kitchen team and create vibrant Spanish Mediterranean dishes. You'll lead operations, develop seasonal menus, and inspire your team to maintain high food and safety standards. If you're a dynamic chef ready for a creative challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive management

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong background as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in Mediterranean cuisine.
• Passion for Spanish flavours with creative flair.
• Proven leadership skills to train and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade.
• Develop seasonal menus highlighting Spanish cuisine.
• Manage kitchen operations including ordering and stock control.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity in menu design

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Spanish cuisine

Hygiene compliance

Job description

Overview

Head Chef - Restaurant (Sussex). We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at our Spanish Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Sussex. Known for vibrant flavours, fresh seasonal ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, we are looking for someone who can bring creativity, leadership, and excellence to our food offering.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring a kitchen brigade of 6.
• Designing and developing seasonal menus that showcase authentic Spanish Mediterranean cuisine.
• Overseeing food preparation and service for both lunch and dinner services.
• Managing kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control, and costings.
• Training, mentoring, and motivating the team to deliver consistently high standards.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

About you

• A strong background as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in Mediterranean or similar fresh, seasonal cuisine.
• Creative flair with a passion for Spanish flavours and modern presentation.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train and inspire a team.
• Excellent organisational and financial acumen, including experience with menu costings and GP targets.
• A calm, positive attitude under pressure and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

We offer

• A competitive salary package (dependent on experience).
• The opportunity to shape and develop a respected restaurant with your creativity.
• Supportive management and a positive working environment.
• Career progression and development opportunities.

If you\'re a dynamic, hands-on chef who thrives in a busy, creative kitchen, we\'d love to hear from you.