Head Chef - Two Rosette Mirabelle Restaurant

Elite Hotels; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK hotel in Eastbourne is seeking a Head Chef for its acclaimed Mirabelle Restaurant. In this role, you will manage kitchen operations, lead a talented team, and innovate seasonal menus. Candidates should have relevant experience, a strong understanding of health and safety, and a passion for training new chefs. Enjoy a desirable work schedule with Sundays and Mondays off, and significant breaks during the year.

Benefits

Sundays and Mondays off

Time off after Christmas

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar position, ideally from a high-quality background.
• Ability to enforce health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Experience in training apprentices and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth running of the Mirabelle Kitchen.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team.
• Create seasonal menus and manage stock control.
• Train and develop future chefs.

Skills

Experience in a quality-focused operation

Health and safety knowledge

Team motivation

Organisational skills

Ambition and creativity

Job description

Head Chef – Two Rosette Mirabelle Restaurant, Eastbourne

Since the day it opened its doors in 1989, the Mirabelle Restaurant has garnered numerous awards, accolades and critical notices from the UK’s top food writers. As well as being considered one of the finest restaurants in Eastbourne, The Independent voted the Mirabelle in the top 50 best restaurants in the UK and it has held 2AA Rosettes, as well as entries in the Good Food Guide and Michelin Guide, every year since its opening 30 years ago.

The cuisine has traditionally been a Modern European style, with a menu that focuses on the use of locally sourced seasonal produce.

The Mirabelle, part of the Grand Hotel, runs as an independent 50-cover fine dining restaurant. The kitchen is separate to the main hotel kitchen with its own brigade of five chefs and waiting staff. A separate entrance to the street also gives the Mirabelle its own identity and attracts diners from across the South East as well as hotel guests. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and currently offers a weekly changing set menu plus à la carte and tasting menu and also hosts various special events throughout the year.

When you join us…

• As part of the hotel management team, you will be reporting to the Executive Head Chef and you will be managing the smooth running of the Mirabelle Kitchen, maintaining high standards of fine dining within set targets.
• You will be leading and inspiring the team to be creative and passionate about good quality food, making the customer experience one to remember.
• You will have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the restaurant with seasonal and special occasion menu creation, which will also involve managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• This will be your chance to pass on what you know to others – we have a keen interest in developing the chefs of the future and as such we are looking for people who are passionate about training apprentices and work experience students to inspire them in to the industry.
• You will enjoy Sundays and Mondays off – working week is normally Tuesday-Saturday.
• You will enjoy a good rest after Christmas as the restaurant closes for the first two weeks in January.

What we need from you…

• This role requires relevant experience in a similar position within a quality-focused operation and may be particularly well-suited to an experienced Sous Chef seeking the next step in their career.
• A high level of understanding of health and safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen and the ability to enforce this with the team – Level 3 Food Safety training will be given if necessary.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and motivating others
• Possess the ability to work under pressure with good organisational skills, including ordering, general paperwork and GP management.
• The ambition to drive the restaurant forward and grow its reputation nationally as one of the leading fine-dining restaurants in the South East