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EXECUTIVE CHEF
SOUTH DOWNS
COMMERCIAL DRIVE. STRATEGIC SALES. HOSPITALITY TECH INNOVATION.
Whats in it for you?
- Salary up to £70K
- Autonomy to shape the entire food offering across multiple outlets: restaurant, pub, café & grab-and-go
- Creative freedom with a strong focus on fresh fish and seasonal British menus
- The opportunity to lead a high-quality, independently run venue with significant growth potential
- Investment in your development and the tools you need to build a standout kitchen team
- A supportive, people-focused leadership team that values independence, personality and exceptional food
Who are they?
A proudly independent, multi-purpose hospitality space with a distinctly British identity, offering a blend of pub, restaurant, café, rooms and retail. Its a venue known for its quality, comfort and character, as well as its ambition to become a true destination within the Hassocks region.
Serving a diverse crowd from locals to day-visitors, families to professionals this will be a bustling, all-day space rooted in warmth, hospitality and simple, well-crafted food. The focus is on delivering exceptional dishes & products made on-site, with craftsmanship and seasonal produce at the core.
What youll get up to
Lead the full culinary vision design and develop menus across multiple outlets, with fish and fresh, seasonal British ingredients as key pillars.
- Inspire and grow your team from onboarding to weekly coaching, ensuring strong progression and retention.
- Drive kitchen operations oversee GP management, stock takes, wastage processes, ordering and weekly GP flash reporting, championing exceptional standards.
- Ensure smooth service across high-volume periods delivering consistency, speed and quality across several food outlets.
- Collaborate with senior leaders ensuring synergy between departments and supporting long-term operational strategies.
- Create a warm, generous and welcoming food experience bringing personality, charm and spirit into the guest journey.
Your DNA
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in quality-driven, high-volume environments.
- Creativity paired with commercial awareness confident balancing cost control, menus and operational demands.
- A passion for sustainability and local sourcing, with strong seasonal instincts.
- Skilled at leading teams in multi-outlet environments, with a nurturing and development-focused leadership style.
- Calm under pressure, generous with your knowledge, and committed to delivering high hospitality standards.
- Excited by the idea of shaping a venues entire food identity and building a standout kitchen culture.
Sound great? Please apply below. Not for you but still looking for your dream role? We will help you with your next move. Drop us a messageor check out more roles by visiting our website.
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