Head Chef

Location: Near Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Salary: Up to £42,000 per year

Hours: 45 hours per week, straight shifts

About the role

A four-star hotel near Southend-on-Sea is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead its brigade of 11. You’ll oversee a varied kitchen operation, serving the hotel restaurant and catering for conferences, banquets and events.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who can maintain high standards across restaurant service and large-scale functions while supporting and developing the team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a brigade of 11
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and food service
• Maintain consistent standards for food quality, presentation and kitchen hygiene
• Plan and deliver menus for restaurant service, conferences and banqueting
• Organise kitchen workloads to support smooth, efficient service
• Manage food stock, ordering and waste control

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Head Chef, or as a strong senior chef ready to step up
• Experience leading a kitchen team
• A good understanding of restaurant, conference and banqueting catering
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A hands-on approach and a commitment to high food and hygiene standards

What’s on offer

• Salary of up to £42,000 per year
• 45-hour working week
• Straight shifts
• The opportunity to lead the kitchen at a four-star hotel

Apply now to be considered for this Head Chef opportunity near Southend-on-Sea.