Head Chef in Southend-on-Sea

Head Chef, _ take ownership of an ambitious Hotel kitchen in Southend-on-Sea, earning £38,000 + Are you ready to lead a talented kitchen team while having the freedom to influence menus, standards and the guest experience? This Head Chef opportunity in Southend-on-Sea offers a varied leadership role covering restaurant service, private functions, weddings and events. What's in it for you? Salary from £38,000, depending on experience Permanent, full-time position working 45 hours per week Training and leadership development opportunities Hotel and dining discounts Flexible working opportunities Financial and wellbeing support Company sick pay Staff meals and paid breaks Free on-site parking Access to fitness facilities Your new role: As Head Chef, you'll oversee the kitchen operation for an established Hotel in Southend-on-Sea. You'll have the opportunity to shape the food offering, develop your team and create a positive kitchen culture while keeping quality, costs and performance on track. You will: Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team Plan menus and create consistently high-quality dishes Manage food costs, stock, labour and kitchen budgets Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards Recruit, train and support kitchen team members Work closely with other dep...