Head Chef, Essex

Head Chef, Essex Up to £42,000 plus tronc OTE circa £43,400 We are looking for a Head Chef for a busy hotel in Essex, covering à la carte dining, bar food, weddings, BBQs, events and banqueting.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
This is a great opportunity for either an experienced Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
The kitchen has a settled structure in place, including a Sous Chef, CDPs, Commis Chef, Breakfast Chef and Kitchen Porters. The hotel has a strong family feel, low staff turnover and many team members have been with the business for over five years.
You will have full autonomy over menus, suppliers and the food direction, with support from in-house systems for menus, allergens and HACCP.
What we need Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
Fresh food hotel, restaurant or quality pub background
Confident with à la carte, bar food, weddings and banqueting
Good understanding of GP, stock, suppliers and kitchen controls
Calm, hands-on leader who wants a long-term role
Must be able to commute without relying on public transport
What is on offer Salary up to £42,000 xwzovoh
Tronc, with OTE circa £43,400
Bonus linked to GP performance
Menu and supplier autonomy
Settled team and strong kitchen structure
Support from a wider hotel group
Family-feel working environment
Proper handover from the outgoing Head Chef
This would suit a chef who wants ownership, stability and the chance to make a hotel kitchen their own.