Head Chef Contract Catering

Head Chef Café & Events Location: Sussex

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: 5 days over 7
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a kitchen team of 6

Oversee daily café food operations

Plan and deliver menus for events and weddings

Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation

Manage stock control, ordering, GP and kitchen budgets

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and H&S standards

Work closely with FOH and events teams

The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up

Background in café, casual dining or fresh food-led kitchens

Experience with events xwzovoh and wedding catering

Strong leadership and organisational skills

Commercially aware with good cost control

Passionate about food quality and team development

Whats on Offer £45,000 per annum

5 days over 7

Café-led operation with events and weddings

Stable, supportive working environment