Head Chef: Lead Hotel Kitchen, Create Menus & Inspire

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel dining discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Sick pay

Staff meals

Paid breaks

Free parking

Fitness facilities

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Head Chef in Southend-on-Sea to own the hotel kitchen, lead a talented team and influence menus, standards, and the guest experience. The role covers restaurant service, private functions, weddings and events, with scope to shape food offering while keeping costs and quality on track.

You will oversee menu planning, team development and cost control in a varied, guest-focused environment, ensuring high standards of safety and allergen management

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a multi-role kitchen.
• Experience planning menus and managing costs.
• Strong food safety, hygiene and allergen knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to develop people and deliver memorable dining.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team.
• Plan menus and ensure high-quality dishes.
• Manage food costs, stock and labour.
• Maintain food safety and allergen standards.
• Collaborate with hotel departments for events.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost management

Food safety

Team development

Communication

Budgeting

Allergen knowledge

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Head Chef in Southend-on-Sea to own the hotel kitchen, lead a talented team and influence menus, standards, and the guest experience. The role covers restaurant service, private functions, weddings and events, with scope to shape food offering while keeping costs and quality on track.

You will oversee menu planning, team development and cost control in a varied, guest-focused environment, ensuring high standards of safety and allergen management