Hospitality Head Chef - Brighton

Hospitality Head Chef - Brighton Hospitality Head Chef Brighton College | Brighton Full Time Join an Award-Winning Team Brighton College is one of the UK's most prestigious and forward-thinking independent schools, recognised nationally as School of the Decade.

Founded in 1845, the College has built an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, innovation, and an ambitious approach to education.

Educating pupils aged 3 to 18, Brighton College is a vibrant day and boarding community where excellence is expected in every area-including hospitality.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead hospitality catering within a truly exceptional environment, delivering memorable dining experiences for students, staff, parents and VIP guests.

What's in it for you?

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset, so we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive salary Free meals on duty Highly accessible via public transport Secure bike and scooter parking Closed over Christmas and Easter Paid social events and summer celebrations Active social committee Outstanding working environment and facilities Opportunity to work alongside celebrity chefs at exclusive events Contributory pension scheme Career development through Career Pathways and My Learning programmes Digital GP and healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking. com and more Supermarket discounts with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many others Up to 44% off cinema tickets Cash rewards programme across a wide range of retailers Free wellbeing, mindfulness and exercise classes Friends and family discount scheme Predominantly Monday to Friday daytime shifts (1 weekend in 3) The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Hospitality Head Chef to lead the hospitality kitchen operation at Brighton College.

This is a fantastic role for an experienced chef who thrives in a high-quality hospitality environment and enjoys creating exceptional food experiences using the finest seasonal ingredients.

You'll lead from the front, inspire your team, and deliver outstanding food across a wide range of prestigious hospitality events.

Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the hospitality kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional food and service.

Plan, organise and oversee the preparation and delivery of food for hospitality events across multiple venues within the College.

Create innovative, seasonal menus and cost recipes to deliver both quality and commercial performance.

Drive food innovation by keeping up to date with current culinary trends and presenting dishes to the highest standard.

Take full responsibility for food production using a hands-on leadership approach.

Manage purchasing, stock control, food costs and labour budgets to achieve financial targets.

Ensure compliance with all Food Safety, Health