Job Description
We're currently looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our team at our very busy seafood restaurant.
For the the role of Head Chef at BeachHouse, you need to be hard-working and exceptionally passionate about what we do. We are looking for someone who is instinctively service inspired and doesn't compromise for an easy life, always striving to encourage the highest standards in others. We'd expect you to have run shifts in a busy, high turnover restaurant with enthusiasm whilst coaching and motivating staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £48,000 per annum
Experience: kitchen management: 3 years (Preferred). The successful Head Chef will have proven track record of running professional kitchens with a strong ability to manage and maintain GP’s whilst maintaining a high morale with the kitchen brigade. Furthermore, you will working closely with the owner on menu decisions to keep on producing the highly received food.
As the Head Chef you will expected to manage the entirety of the kitchen whilst keeping cool and calm temperament as well as supervising your team of chefs whilst utilising your skill set to maximise their efficiency of work. Moreover, you will be working closely with management to maintain the consistent level of service. This is an exciting opportunity for a head chef to join the team as well as working in a friendly and wonderful environment together with a fantastic location.
You need to be confident with working within an open-kitchen environment and be smart and presentable.
What’s in it for you:
Progressive and collaborative working environment
Work with fresh ingredients and evolve interesting, seasonally changing menus
Job security all year.
Competitive rates of pay.
Working within a friendly and wonderful environment.
Well established independent company.
The right candidate
Strong leadership.
Experience in a similar role.
Passionate about food and the hospitality industry.
High standard of hygiene.
Good time management.
Highly motivated.
Proven track record of professional kitchen experience.
Calm and friendly manner in work and life.
Your role as Head Chef
Costing out dishes/menus.
Training staff.
Organising rotas.
Ordering stock.
Stock control.
Ensure all kitchen procedures relating to Food Hygiene, routine cleaning and Health & Safety are maintained.
Liaising with management.
Keeping within GP limits.
Supervising junior staff.
Preparation of ingredients for menu.
Ability to delegate whilst motivating your team.
Details
Start date April 2026
Share of tips p/w
Full time.
Split shifts.
Min 45 hours per week.
Working 5 days out of 7.
Annual leave.
4+ Years’ experience.
Government pension scheme.
Application and Interview process for the Head Chef role:
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter. We are, ideally, looking to start our new chef as soon as possible so please do make reference to any notice period or relocation time that may affect this.
If you think you are right for the role then why don't you send us a message with the following info,
-Why do you want to join the Beach House crew?
-What could you bring to the team?
-What is your current notice period?
If you believe you have the required skill set, enthusiasm, and passion to succeed in this role then please apply with your CV and cover letter or for more information please contact us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
Work Location: In person
