Location: BN2 9XZ, Brighton, East Sussex, South East, UKHead ChefWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Based atBrighton Racecourse, this role is responsible for leading and managing the venues culinary offering across all racedays and events at one of the countrys most prestigious sporting venues.Working closely with theRegional Head Chef, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of an exciting and commercially successful food offer, including the growth of ournon-raceday events business.Key ResponsibilitiesWork in partnership with the Regional Head Chef to manage revenue budgets and achieve cost targetsDevelop and deliver an innovative food strategy across retail, hospitality, and fine dining propositionsEnsure full implementation and compliance with the Company Food Safety Management System across all areas of responsibilityDevelop and implement effective procurement, storage, and distribution strategies while maintaining agreed stock levelsManage kitchen staff rotas across all areas in remit, ensuring timely submission to staffing managers and adherence to cost controlsRecruit, develop, and retain a high-performing kitchen team, allocating daily workloads to maintain operational efficiency and controlMaintain accurate records of staff attendance, sickness, and absence for all direct reportsTake full accountability for food safety compliance, including allergen management, accurate food information display, and team training and briefingsAbout YouProven experience in asenior chef or head chefroleStrong knowledge ofHACCP, nutrition, and allergen managementGood understanding of purchasing systems, technical packages, and IT systemsStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teamsExcellent communication and organisational skillsPassionate about food, quality, and the kitchen environmentThrives under pressure and is structured, systematic, and process-drivenIf you are an experiencedHead Chefwith a passion for large-scale event delivery and culinary innovation, we would love to hear from you.At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.TPBN1_UKTJ