Head Chef - Two Rosette Mirabelle Restaurant

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the Mirabelle Restaurant kitchen. The successful candidate will manage kitchen operations, inspire staff, and create innovative seasonal menus. Ideal for a passionate individual with culinary expertise and a desire to enhance the restaurant's reputation. A supportive environment for developing future chefs is provided, alongside a focus on high dining standards and customer experience.

Benefits

Two weeks off after Christmas

Sundays and Mondays off

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar position, ideally as a Sous Chef.
• Understanding of health and safety and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth running of the Mirabelle Kitchen.
• Inspire the team to create and maintain fine dining standards.
• Create seasonal and special occasion menus.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Cost Control

Leadership Experience

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 UKs 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 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

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Food Industry, Cooking, Cost Control, Baking, Sanitation, Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1