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Head Chef

The Urchin
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Hove, East Sussex BN3, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Urchin is seeking a Head Chef to lead a close-knit team at their independent gastro-pub and brewery in Brighton & Hove.
  • This role involves a key position in a capital investment project to redesign the kitchen and service areas, collaborating with various stakeholders.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a busy kitchen, with a passion for food and a creative flair for menu design.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with an equal share of tips, totaling over £8,000 per annum, and additional benefits including a company pension scheme.
  • The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills, capable of supporting a young team and ensuring high standards in food safety and operations.

This is a unique opportunity to not only be the Head Chef for a close-knit team in an established, independent gastro-pub and brewery. It also involves taking an immediate, central role in a significant capital investment project to redesign the kitchen, service areas and brewery in collaboration with the Owners, General Manager, Architects and Building Contractors. You will have the opportunity to build a fresh, new kitchen. As a member of the Strategic Team you will liaise with the Owners and General Manager on a regular basis. Since we are a fully independent business, you will have the chance to directly contribute to decisions at all levels.

The Urchin is one of the best pub / restaurants in Brighton & Hove. We are part of an active, friendly local community and hold a number of fun events throughout the year. It is a busy and energetic place to work with a great team. You'll love it.

urchinpub.co.uk

@urchinpub


Benefits:

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Equal share of tips (£8,000+ per annum)
  • 40% discount on food and drink in the venue
  • Company pension scheme
  • Provenance trips to visit producers & suppliers
  • Opportunity to develop and grow professional network with The Urchin's community and media

Requirements:

  • Love of food, drinks, restaurants & people
  • Understanding of the Urchin brand identity
  • Experience leading with positivity in a busy kitchen
  • Desire and ability to support and develop a young, close-knit team, effective communicator and coach to junior team members
  • Team player, comfortable "mucking in" as part of a small group with a flat hierarchy
  • Creative flair, experience designing seasonal menus and producing shellfish dishes to a consistently high standard
  • Strategic thinker, effective planner of events, workflows and kitchen layout
  • Attention to detail, maintaining inventory levels and supplies ordering to ensure smooth operations, stock management, wastage & GP
  • Thorough knowledge of food safety & hygiene regulations, working effectively with Compliance Team to ensure all required standards met
  • Speak great English
  • Valid right to work in the UK

Hours: 48 per week

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