Head Chef in Jersey

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

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