Head Chef

Times Top 100 employer + Tips + Profit Share + 70% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working - Career pathway....

Historic Sussex Pub - Hove

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of historic venues, and situated in Hove just outside Brighton, the Hangleton Manor is a stunning pub. The second most listed building in Brighton and Hove after the Royal Pavilion, the Manor was originally the home of the High Sheriff of Sussex, who built it in the mid-16th century. Now a glorious pub the Hangleton Manor is full of interesting features; our restaurant, on the left as you enter, was the original chapel of the house. The magical and haunted feel of the pub is enhanced with links to the Harry Potter films through lots of Potteresque signage. With original flagstone floors and probably the largest pub garden in Brighton & Hove, it’s busy all year around

We are looking to appoint a new Head Chef to lead the team in this amazing high energy kitchen.

Your rewards as Head Chef in our kitchen:

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• £37,500 pa plus a share of tips
• Profit share scheme
• A full package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and more
• The chance to lead a fabulous team in an awesome business with sustainability at it's core
• Great job security and career development, with a Times Top 100 employer
• All the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are:

• A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high end standard fayre
• Someone that enjoys the buzz in the spotlight of a busy prestige kitchen
• A serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with your team
• Dependable and resilient with hospitality in your DNA
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and develop the full potential of your team
• Obsessive about food safety and hygiene standards
• Able to reliably manage the commute, days, evenings and weekends
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is a big advantage.

If you are a hands on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead a team to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.

kitchen manager, chef supervisor, sous, senior sous