Head Chef

Head Chef or Hands on Exec Chef for a stunning Boutique Hotel set to undergo an extensive refurbishment to include a second restaurant and new open plan kitchen

This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate, commercially and financially astute Head Chef to take the helm of this stunning 30 Bedroom Hotel set to undergo an extraordinary transformation

Presently with Food turnover sitting at c£1m/ this property is looking to stamp its mark over the coming years as the place to dine and , as such, is now seeking a Head Chef or Hands on Exec Chef with the following skills and passions.

Already a Head or Exec Chef within a 2/3 Rosette operation in the UK either Hotel or Restaurant

Strong commercial and financial acumen, able to read your clientele and ensure your menus create interest and return business

An ability to build, mentor and motivate your team, whilst working as a senior part of the business setting the standard of professional conduct for your staff to follow

A stable career, evidencing consistent growth and development

Genuine passion for creating exciting and innovative dishes that tell a story of the local area and British cuisine at its finest,

Presently the property has a private dining room for 8, Events for up to 70 and a fine dining restaurant for 45c, following the multi million refurbishment this will include the addition of a second 35 cover restaurant with open plan kitchen..

If you love cooking and creating innovative dishes utilising local fresh seasonal produce, want the autonomy to build your own menus across a fine dining offering, relaxed but elegant offering and small weddings, private dining and events this is an exceptional opportunity

you must already be based in the UK and have a 2/3 rosette background

Salary to £55,000 + Service and relocation assistance to East Sussex.

Amazing input into the kitchen layout and design/equipment

Autonomy to build and create your own menus/team and style

Support from a market leading GM and exceptionally passionate owner

Kindly note due to our client's requirements, sponsorship is not available for this position for those who are not based in the UK or not holding settled status.

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