Head Chef - Up to 71k Package and 2.5 days off per week
We're recruiting an experienced Head Chef to lead a talented brigade in Burgess Hill, offering a rare combination of strong earnings, creative freedom and lifestyle-friendly hours.
This Head Chef role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, cooking with exceptional fresh produce and shaping a kitchen operation while enjoying genuine support in Burgess Hill.
What you'll get from this role
- 55,000 - 65,000 DOE plus tronc of around 6,000 per year
- Weekly paid tips, bonuses and competitive overall package
- Excellent work-life balance with 2.5 days off and reasonable finish times
- 45-50 hour working week with flexible, lifestyle-friendly shifts
- Lead and develop an 8-strong brigade in Burgess Hill
- Family-run, supportive environment with long-term stability
- Opportunity to gain exposure to wider business operations
Your role as Head Chef
- Overseeing the daily running of the kitchen and full brigade
- Leading, motivating and inspiring the team with confidence
- Creating seasonal menus, specials and fresh dishes cooked to order
- Planning and delivering events efficiently
- Managing stock control, GP, ordering and food waste
- Organising rotas, recipes and training manuals
- Maintaining excellent health and safety standards
- Working closely with Front of House to deliver outstanding service
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a Head Chef within a restaurant or gastro pub
- Strong background in fresh, high-quality food
- A confident leader who thrives under pressure
- Creative approach to seasonal menus and presentation
- Strong mentoring skills and passion for developing every Chef
- Commercial awareness with solid GP and cost control knowledge
- Own transport required for this Burgess Hill location
This Head Chef position is perfect for a Chef ready to take ownership of a respected kitchen, influence standards and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in Burgess Hill.
If you're ready to make your mark as Head Chef in Burgess Hill, apply now.
Apply now
Consultant: Bradley Baxendale
Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Salary range
- £55,000 - £65,000