Head Chef – Country Estate – East Sussex

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a Head Chef for a prominent East Sussex restaurant. This exciting opportunity involves leading a team in providing high-quality, seasonal cuisine in a breathtaking rural setting. The ideal candidate will have both culinary expertise and managerial experience, ensuring the best standards in a creative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tips

Excellent career progression opportunities

Staff discounts and estate benefits

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to advance.
• Passion for maintaining high cuisine standards.
• Full driving licence and access to transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen.
• Manage and motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure ongoing training and development.

Skills

High-level restaurant management

Creativity

Team management

Fresh food preparation

Job description

Nestled among rolling countryside and the chalky beauty of East Sussex, this exceptional hospitality destination is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen of its relaxed yet refined restaurant.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This is a rare chance to take the reins at a thriving country kitchen set within a boutique estate, offering hearty seasonal menus to residents, walkers, cyclists and wine lovers alike.

Please note: due to the rural location, a full driving licence and access to your own transport is essential.

• Competitive salary plus £5-6k tips
• Working in a beautiful location
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Stunning countryside and coast nearby
• A creative, supportive working environment
• Staff discounts and estate benefits

With a genuine farm-to-fork ethos and a brilliant team behind it, the site champions local produce and uncomplicated British cookery done well.

Housed in a striking property, the kitchen is spacious, open-plan and well-equipped.

The operation includes breakfast, relaxed evening dining, Sunday roasts in season, and the occasional private event or celebration.

This role would suit a proven Head Chef or a talented Sous or Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.

As Head Chef you will:

• Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of a professional kitchen and will have a background in running high-level establishments
• Manage and motivate your team
• Ensure that ongoing training and development is offered
• Possess solid man management and kitchen management
• Be a creative and talented chef with exceptionally high standards who can lead their team by example and inspire them
• Have the passion and ability to maintain an exceptional standard of cuisine and the right candidate will be experienced in good fresh food

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef looking to lead a brigade in a fantastic location, if you’re looking for a rewarding new challenge, apply now!

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you’ll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

• Reference: 08164

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