The operation is set within a multis faceted space, glamorous high spec interiors with stunning cocktail bar area, restaurant and private dining space. The premise of the restaurant is “ cooking on fire“ within a high spec brand new fully equipped kitchen.
• Your role will be in a hands-on capacity, training and supporting your team, you will be highly organized, managing labour cost, stock margins effectively and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and profitably
About you The role would suit a dynamic hands on senior head chef with premium London restaurant experience of "cooking on fire" who is able to manage a large team and a quality and volume of covers 140 covers , who is looking for a new challenge and exciting lifestyle relocation to Brighton
• Min 5 years’ experience as a Head chef working within a quality restaurant/ hotel environment, with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar field-based leadership role Experience of cooking meat, fish, seafood and vegetables over fire is essential for this role as well as being on trend and creative and well organized.
• Work in fast-paced environment with short lead times • Consistent display of leadership skills including communication, inspiration and leading by example.
• Must be passionate foody and have outstanding food knowledge and ability to demonstrate natural flair with a good pallet – basically you must love food and cooking! • Must have an eye for detail • Good all-round knowledge of cuisines from around the world, various cooking techniques and production processes • Excellent people and communication skills • Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • Have a vision for excellence and methodically look for opportunities to improve what we do daily
KPI’s Achieve Food GP’s Achieve Labour GP’s Food Alert Audit Pass 85% EHO 5 star H&S Targets Achieved Average 4.5 Food Review Score (TripAdvisor, OpenTable, Google, Seven Rooms)
Salary and Benefits
Independently owned group - - working within a growing innovative company £65 - 75 k per annum plus bonus - Jan/Feb 2025