Hello Margate Pearly Cow Margate is on the hunt for a Head Chef who loves a well-run kitchen as much as a busy service. This isn’t about reinventing the wheel every week — it’s about leading people, running a tight ship, and keeping standards sky-high, all with the sea breeze just outside the door. If colour-coded fridges, happy teams, healthy GPs, and a calm service give you the same buzz as a perfectly cooked steak… we should talk. About us: Pearly Cow is an independent collection of restaurants in Margate, Brighton, and York. Our kitchens are professional, welcoming, and full of energy. We’re big on consistency, teamwork, and doing things properly — without taking ourselves too seriously. What you’ll be doing (aka: the important stuff): Running the kitchen day to day — smoothly, safely, and with confidence Leading, motivating, and developing your team (good vibes clear expectations) Owning health & safety, food safety, HACCP, and EHO standards — always inspection-ready Managing GPs, stock, ordering, and waste like a pro Writing smart rotas that work for both the business and the humans in it Training, supporting, and performance-managing your team when needed Working closely with the GM to keep service slick, standards high, and guests happy What we’re looking for: A Head Chef (or very ready Senior Sous) who enjoys structure and leadership Strong knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and kitchen compliance Confidence with numbers — GPs, margins, labour, and stock don’t scare you A people-first leader who’s calm, fair, and consistent Organised, level-headed, and unflappable when it gets busy Someone who gets Margate — a bit quirky, a bit coastal, and never boring What’s in it for you: A Head Chef role with real ownership, not micromanagement A well-run eatery that feels more like a home than a chain No split shifts (ever) and all breaks paid An extra holiday day for your birthday ? Free meals on shift a fully stocked team pantry Discounts across all our restaurants, hotels, and spas If you’re ready to run a great kitchen, lead a happy team, and keep everything ticking along beautifully by the beach, we’d love to hear from you. Your next chapter starts in Margate — with strong systems, good people, and a splash of sea air.