Head Chef - Margate

GuestHouse Hotels; Margate; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Margate seeks a superstar Head Chef to enhance its dining experience. The ideal candidate will lead a passionate kitchen team, develop exceptional seasonal menus, and promote local, sustainable produce while ensuring top-notch food quality in a vibrant dining atmosphere.

Benefits

Extra holiday day for your birthday

Share of the monthly TRONC distribution

Paid breaks

Team pantry full of food

Discounted stays and dining

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Investment in training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of British produce and food safety standards.
• Ability to create inspiring dishes.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal menus and train kitchen staff.
• Source local produce and uphold food safety standards.
• Manage various food outlets and ensure quality presentation.

Skills

Passion for food

Team leadership

Understanding of seasonality

Job description

Job Details

Head Chef - Margate

Hello Margate!

Pearly Cow & No.42 By GuestHouse, Margate are looking to recruit a superstar Head Chef to lead our kitchen brigade from the front, making us the go-to foodie destination in Margate.

The Job

You'll help develop a seasonal menu for our restaurant. You will train your team as you see fit, find the best produce from local suppliers, and create dishes that inspire wonder, all while ensuring food safety standards are upheld.

No.42 has various food outlets including our signature restaurant 'Pearly Cow', showcasing British Meat and Seafood, a seafront private events space serving small plates, and Lounge-based snacks in our bar.

The Perks

• An extra holiday day for your birthday
• Share of the monthly TRONC distribution
• All breaks are paid!
• Team room with a pantry full of food for staff use
• Discounted stays and dining for you and your family at our hotels/restaurants
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and support
• Investment in your training and career development

A Bit About You

You are passionate about food, whether fine dining or casual. You understand seasonality, sustainability, and British produce, and love presenting beautiful plates. You know the Margate food scene and how a kitchen operates from top to bottom. You love leading and mentoring your team and prefer hands-on work in the kitchen.

Your ambition is to work with a company that trusts your instincts and supports your growth. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Additional Details

Start date: ASAP

Salary: Up to 46,800 plus a share of the monthly TRONC

Hours: 45 hours per week