Head Chef, New Opening Gastro Pub. Brighton. up to £50,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and creative Head Chef to take the reins at a brand-new gastro pub opening in the heart of Brighton. We're working with an independent operator passionate about bringing high-quality, seasonal, British-led cuisine to a relaxed and stylish setting. With a strong focus on provenance, sustainability, and exceptional service, this is a brilliant chance for a dynamic Head Chef to build their own brigade, develop an exciting menu, and put their stamp on one of Brighton's most anticipated openings this year.

The Role: Full control of kitchen operations from pre-opening to launch and beyond Crafting and executing a fresh, seasonal menu with a strong gastropub identity Recruiting, training and mentoring a skilled kitchen team Maintaining excellent food hygiene, GP targets, and stock control Working closely with the GM to shape the business culture and customer experience

The Ideal Candidate: Proven experience as Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen A real passion for fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced food Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and hands-on approach Sound understanding of costings, margins, and kitchen systems Confident with menu development and launching a new concept

What's on Offer: Competitive salary up to £50k DOE + performance bonus + excellent tips Full creative freedom over menus and kitchen team Opportunity to shape a kitchen and food offering from the ground up Supportive ownership and forward-thinking hospitality group Work/life balance and a positive kitchen culture This is a rare and exciting chance for a talented Head Chef to make their mark from day one and be part of something truly special in one of the UK's most vibrant food scenes.

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