Chef - Travail Employment Group - Burgess Hill : Job Details

Chef

Burgess Hill, £32,000 - £36,000 plus tips, 40-48 hours over 5 days Wednesday to Saturday, predominately daytime shifts, generous staff discount, excellent career progression opportunities, pension.

The Role

Our client is a Boutique wine estate nestled in the heart of Sussex. A leading producer in the rapidly growing English wine market, they are committed to delivering an unparalleled dining experience to complement their exceptional wines. This role offers more than just a position, it is an opportunity to be part of a creative, collaborative team dedicated to delivering excellence.

You will pay a pivotal role in developing and executing a world class menu that highlights the exceptional produce of Sussex. They are seeking a culinary professional with creativity and a passion for using local, sustainable ingredients. Your collaboration with senior management will be a key in shaping the kitchens' offering and aligning it with their unique wine experience.

If you are a motivated chef with a growth mindset and desire to create something truly special this is the perfect job for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Menu development and execution. Lead on the creation, development and execution of menus that highlight local, seasonable ingredients ensuing all dishes align with the company wine experience and hospitality standards

Service standards and guest satisfaction. Ensure that every dish served meets the highest standards of quality, presentation and taste. Take ownership of guest feedback to continuously improve the menu and service offering.

Budget and financial management. Manage kitchen budgets, control costs, minimise wastage, and report on weekly gross profit (GP). Play an active role in increasing profitability by driving sales and carefully managing stock and portion control

Event catering. Oversee the preparation and service for catered private events, delivering tailored menus that meet client expectations and enhance the overall guest experience.

Food safety and hygiene compliance. Ensure all kitchen operations adhere to health, safety, and food hygiene standards, maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen at all times.

Collaboration & Creativity: Work closely with the Hospitality Manager and business owners to align on key objectives such as increasing spend per head (SPH) and enhancing the overall dining experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Chef or Senior Sous Chef position, ideally in a high-end or boutique setting.
• Proven experience in creating menus that focus on local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, with a passion for culinary innovation.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experience in managing kitchen budgets, controlling costs, and achieving financial targets, particularly in relation to GP management and wastage reduction.
• Up-to-date food hygiene certification and thorough understanding of health, safety, and compliance regulations.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work closely with front-of-house teams, senior management, and clients to deliver a seamless and memorable guest experience.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, with reliable transport to their rural location.
• Up-to-date food hygiene certification and thorough understanding of health, safety, and compliance regulations.

The Company:

• A fantastic organisation trading out of fabulous rural buildings and based in the heart of the picturesque landscapes of Sussex.
• This is an amazing opportunity to work with an innovative and creative company with exciting plans for the future.
• You will have the opportunity to be an integral part of their development and success working with a team who were handpicked for their creativity, passion and drive to continuously evolve.
• Competitive salary, social working hours with Sunday, Monday and Tuesday off plus predominately daytime shifts.
• Parking on site, excellent staff discount on wines and estate products, generous tips and opportunities for professional development and training.

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