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Posted 4 days ago
Head Chef Contract Catering
ETAB-RECRUITS LIMITED
📍 Haywards Heath
💷 £45,000Catering and HospitalityContract
Job description
Head Chef Café & Events Location: Sussex<br><br>While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.<br>Salary: £45,000 per annum<br>Hours: 5 days over 7<br>ETAB Recruits are recruiting an experienced Head Chef on behalf of a food-led venue in Sussex, operating a busy café offer alongside events and weddings.<br>This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a kitchen team of 6 and delivering fresh, high-quality food across both daytime service and private functions.<br>Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a kitchen team of 6<br><br>Oversee daily café food operations<br><br>Plan and deliver menus for events and weddings<br><br>Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation<br><br>Manage stock control, ordering, GP and kitchen budgets<br><br>Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and H&S standards<br><br>Work closely with FOH and events teams<br><br>The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up<br><br>Background in café, casual dining or fresh food-led kitchens<br><br>Experience with events xwzovoh and wedding catering<br><br>Strong leadership and organisational skills<br><br>Commercially aware with good cost control<br><br>Passionate about food quality and team development<br><br>Whats on Offer £45,000 per annum<br><br>5 days over 7<br><br>Café-led operation with events and weddings<br><br>Stable, supportive working environment