Head Chef

Job Role - Head Chef

Location - Jersey

Job Number - 49232A

Head Chef | Lead a £1.6m food operation with live-in accommodation, tips and a quarterly bonus

This Head Chef opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of a substantial, varied food operation covering three kitchen areas and 60-200 covers per day. You'll lead a team of around 12 chefs and Kitchen Porters while shaping high-quality menus, improving commercial performance and developing a positive kitchen culture.

Why apply? What's in it for you?

You'll have access to live-in accommodation.
You'll benefit from tips.
You'll be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
You'll have the opportunity to lead a varied operation with brasserie, premium and Josper cooking.
You'll play a key role in developing menus and driving the food operation forward.Key Responsibilities:

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on food quality, team development, commercial performance and operational consistency.

Lead the prep kitchen, high-volume brasserie and premium Josper-focused kitchen areas.
Maintain consistently high food standards across the operation.
Develop à la carte, event and seasonal menus that balance quality, customer appeal and profitability.
Lead, motivate and develop approximately 12 chefs, alongside Kitchen Porters.
Set clear expectations around performance, conduct, attendance, food standards and accountability.
Manage rotas and staffing levels in line with forecast business demand.
Maintain accurate recipes, menu costings, purchasing and stock control.
Deliver and maintain the agreed 71-72% food GP target.
Control waste, portion sizes, yields, stock rotation and unnecessary loss.
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, HACCP and allergen management.
Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team on forecasts, labour, menus and cost control.
Remain visible, approachable and hands-on during high-volume service.What we're looking for:

You'll need to be an accomplished chef and commercially minded kitchen leader with experience managing a sizeable team.

Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader within a substantial food operation.
Experience across brasserie, premium or fine-dining food styles.
Strong people-management and kitchen leadership skills.
Experience developing and managing a sizeable kitchen brigade.
Strong knowledge of food GP, recipe costing, purchasing, stock, yield, portion control and waste management.
Current food safety, HACCP and allergen management knowledge.
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple kitchen areas simultaneously.
A calm, professional and solution-focused approach.
The ability to lead from the front while developing others to take responsibility.If you're ready to take your next step as a Head Chef and lead a varied, commercially focused kitchen operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Job Number │ 49232A
Location │ Jersey
Role │ Head Chef

Contact Rob Cotton

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed