Head Chef
Southend
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.
Head Chef
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Permanent Full Time
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Southend
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Essex
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Up to £42,000 per year
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