Head Chef – Live-In, Creative Menus & Fresh Seafood

Crown-; Apuldram; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live In

Autonomy to create menus

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Food trips with suppliers

Chef forums

Job summary

Crown and Anchor in Dell Quay, near Chichester, seeks a Head Chef to lead its seafood-led kitchen operation. You will oversee multiple kitchens, design seasonal menus and drive exceptional service with a 20+ strong team, across high-volume service.

We offer up to 60K annually (50K plus 10K service charge) with Live In and opportunities to shape menus, plus development programmes and chef forums.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working with fish & shellfish.
• Experience in a premium high-volume pub or restaurant.
• Proven track record leading and developing a team.
• Hands-on, communicative leadership style.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes and menus.
• Strong planning to manage GP and labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen teams across the venue, ensuring consistent, high-quality output.
• Create, cost and deliver fresh, seasonal menus showcasing seafood excellence.
• Oversee three kitchens and 20+ staff in peak season, maintaining premium quality at high volume.
• Champion excellent service through quality food and strong teamwork.
• Maintain health and safety standards and manage staff rotas and training.

Skills

Fish & shellfish

High-volume pub/restaurant

Leadership and team development

Communication skills

Rota management & health & safety

Menu design & creativity

Job description

Crown and Anchor in Dell Quay, near Chichester, seeks a Head Chef to lead its seafood-led kitchen operation. You will oversee multiple kitchens, design seasonal menus and drive exceptional service with a 20+ strong team, across high-volume service.

We offer up to 60K annually (50K plus 10K service charge) with Live In and opportunities to shape menus, plus development programmes and chef forums.