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Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
Head Chef
Essex
Contact Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Salary
- 38000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
Head Chef, _ take ownership of an ambitious Hotel kitchen in Southend-on-Sea, earning 38,000 +
Are you ready to lead a talented kitchen team while having the freedom to influence menus, standards and the guest experience? This Head Chef opportunity in Southend-on-Sea offers a varied leadership role covering restaurant service, private functions, weddings and events.
What's in it for you?
Salary from 38,000, depending on experiencePermanent, full-time position working 45 hours per weekTraining and leadership development opportunitiesHotel and dining discountsFlexible working opportunitiesFinancial and wellbeing supportCompany sick payStaff meals and paid breaksFree on-site parkingAccess to fitness facilities
Your new role: As Head Chef, you'll oversee the kitchen operation for an established Hotel in Southend-on-Sea. You'll have the opportunity to shape the food offering, develop your team and create a positive kitchen culture while keeping quality, costs and performance on track.
You will:
Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen teamPlan menus and create consistently high-quality dishesManage food costs, stock, labour and kitchen budgetsMaintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standardsRecruit, train and support kitchen team membersWork closely with other departments to deliver successful dining and event experiences
What we're looking for: The successful Head Chef will bring strong culinary knowledge and proven leadership experience to this Southend-on-Sea operation. You'll be commercially aware, organised and confident leading a team within a varied, guest-focused environment.
You'll also need:
Experience in menu planning, recipe development and food presentationA good understanding of budgets and kitchen resourcesExcellent food safety, hygiene and allergen knowledgeStrong communication and organisational skillsCreativity and the ability to meet different dietary requirementsA genuine passion for developing people and delivering memorable foodIf this Head Chef role in Southend-on-Sea sounds like the right next step for you, apply now.
Please contact Bradley Baxendale at Platinum Recruitment for more information.
Job Number: 48980 / INDCHEFS
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Ad ID: 5419078076
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