Head Chef - Luxury Restaurant with Rooms - West Sussex
Up to £70,000 + Bonus
We are recruiting on behalf of a stunning boutique restaurant with rooms in the South Downs, seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead its kitchen and shape a refined, ingredient-led offering.
This is a rare opportunity for a creative, produce-focused chef to work in a food-led destination with a strong emphasis on seasonality, sustainability, and provenance, supported by an on-site kitchen garden and outstanding local suppliers.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £70,000
Creative freedom in a highly supportive environment
Access to exceptional produce and kitchen garden ingredients
Opportunity to lead a standout South Downs dining destination
The Role
Lead and develop a strong, motivated brigade
Create seasonal, ingredient-led menus using local produce & kitchen garden ingredients
Maintain excellent kitchen standards and consistency
Manage GP, labour and kitchen performance
Build strong supplier relationships
The Ideal Candidate
Experienced Head Chef from a quality-led (Rosette/Michelin) background
Passionate about seasonal, farm-to-table cooking
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Commercially aware with good financial control
Hands-on, calm and quality driven
A brilliant role for a chef who wants to cook with purpose, provenance, and real creative input.
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