Salary: GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum + Great Benefits
Head Chef – West Sussex | £60,000, daytime hours and the chance to lead an exciting new dining concept.
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to join a prestigious private estate in West Sussex, leading the culinary offering for a new restaurant in the Arts Foundation development. You’ll work with exceptional organic produce, artisan suppliers and a talented estate team to create memorable small-plates dining experiences.
Why apply for this Head Chef role?
You’ll enjoy:
- A salary of £60,000
- Mainly daytime hours, working Thursday to Monday
- The opportunity to shape a new dining concept
- Access to exceptional home-grown and locally sourced organic produce
- Free gym membership
- A health cash plan
- Entry into the company bonus scheme
Key Responsibilities:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the café operation and create an exceptional guest experience.
- Develop and deliver a high-quality small-plates menu
- Work closely with the Estate Executive Chef and management team
- Use organic produce from the estate and trusted artisan suppliers
- Lead, support and develop the kitchen team
- Maintain consistently high standards across food quality and presentation
- Help deliver dining experiences for special events when required
- Manage kitchen operations in line with food safety and quality standards
What we’re looking for:
You’ll be an accomplished chef with a passion for quality produce and creative dining.
- Previous Head Chef experience at 3 Rosette level or a similar standard
- Proven experience leading a high-performing kitchen team
- Strong menu development skills, ideally within a small-plates concept
- A passion for locally sourced, organic ingredients
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- A hands-on, collaborative approach to leadership
- Flexibility to work additional days or hours when required for events
If you’re ready to take your next step as a Head Chef in West Sussex, this is a rare opportunity to shape a distinctive new dining experience within an exceptional estate.
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