Head Chef (Brunch)

Trading Post Coffee; Eastbourne; Híbrido; GBP 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Free coffee on shift

50% employee discount on food & drink

Discounts on beans & retail products

Discounts across Beachfront Leisure

Birthday Gift Card

Mental health & wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Resumo da oferta

Trading Post Coffee Roasters in Eastbourne is seeking a Head Chef to lead the heart of our kitchen. You will develop your team, uphold food safety standards and deliver exceptional dishes that reflect our brand of fresh, high-quality hospitality.

You will plan rotas, manage stock and supplier relationships, and foster a culture of teamwork, pride and continuous improvement. Applicants must have experience heading a busy kitchen and a passion for great food and guest experience.

Qualificações

• Experience leading a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• Proven ability to coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Experience supporting menu development or seasonal changes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team across every service.
• Ensure consistently high-quality food and presentation.
• Manage stock, labour and food costs to optimise efficiency.
• Build a positive kitchen culture with pride in delivering outstanding food.

Conhecimentos

Kitchen leadership

Food safety HACCP

Staff coaching

Menu development

Budgeting & cost control

Organisational skills

Communication

Formação académica

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join the Team at Trading Post Coffee Roasters new adventure in Eastbourne

At Trading Post Coffee Roasters, coffee is at the heart of everything we do.

As an independent, specialty coffee company, we're passionate about sourcing, roasting and serving exceptional coffee whilst creating memorable experiences for every guest. Alongside our specialty coffee, our kitchens play a vital role in delivering fresh, high-quality food that keeps customers coming back.

We believe great food starts with great people, which is why we invest in developing our teams through training, coaching and genuine opportunities to grow.

What We Offer

We offer:

• Free coffee and food whilst on shift
• 50% employee discount on food and drink at every Trading Post Coffee House
• Discounts on our specialty coffee beans and retail products
• Discounts across Beachfront Leisure venues
• Birthday Gift Card for every team member
• Free access to mental health and financial wellbeing support
• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Ongoing leadership and culinary development
• Clear internal career progression opportunities

About the Role

As Head Chef, you'll lead the heart of our kitchen operation.

You'll be responsible for creating an environment where quality, consistency and teamwork thrive. From developing your team and maintaining food safety standards to managing stock and delivering exceptional dishes, you'll ensure every plate leaving the kitchen reflects the quality Trading Post is known for.

This role is about much more than cooking. It's about leading people, building an engaged kitchen team and creating a culture where everyone takes pride in delivering outstanding food.

A Day in the Life

• Lead and inspire your kitchen team throughout every service.
• Prepare and oversee the delivery of consistently high-quality food.
• Coach, train and develop chefs and kitchen team members.
• Plan rotas and manage labour effectively to support the needs of the business.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and supplier deliveries to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and consistency across every service.
• Work closely with the General Manager to support commercial performance and achieve business objectives.
• Create a positive, organised and supportive kitchen culture where people enjoy coming to work.

What Success Looks Like

• Lead a motivated, well-organised and high-performing kitchen team.
• Deliver consistently exceptional food that exceeds customer expectations.
• Maintain outstanding food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Develop your team through regular coaching, feedback and support.
• Manage food costs, stock and labour efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Build a kitchen culture based on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure every service runs smoothly, even during busy trading periods.
• Be recognised as a trusted leader who supports both your team and the wider Coffee House.

Who We're Looking For

• Have previous experience leading a busy kitchen.
• Enjoy developing and motivating people.
• Lead with confidence, professionalism and integrity.
• Stay calm and organised under pressure.
• Take pride in delivering consistently high standards.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Take ownership of challenges and actively look for solutions.Are passionate about fresh food and exceptional hospitality.

Previous experience

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance.
• Experience managing food costs, stock control and labour.
• The ability to plan, prioritise and lead a busy kitchen operation.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience working in a fresh-food environment.
• Experience supporting menu development or seasonal changes.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• A passion for developing future kitchen leaders.

Career Development

At Trading Post, we believe our leaders should continue learning throughout their careers.

As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll continue developing your leadership, operational and commercial skills through structured coaching, leadership development and ongoing support.

Whether your ambition is to lead larger operations, mentor future chefs or contribute to wider food development across the business, we'll help you build the experience and confidence to achieve your goals.

Our Culture

We're proud of the culture we've built.

We're passionate about coffee, but we're equally passionate about people.

We work hard, support one another, celebrate success and believe that every team member contributes to creating exceptional experiences for our guests.

As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll help shape that culture by building a kitchen where people feel supported, challenged and inspired to do their best work every day.

We're looking for leaders who set high standards whilst creating an environment built on trust, teamwork and continuous development.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected and able to thrive. We want every candidate to have the best possible experience, so if there's anything we can do to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.