💼 Full-Time Position

Head Chef: Autonomy in Kitchen for Events & A La Carte

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📍 grays, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
grays, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Salary and Benefits

Up to GBP 42,000 plus tronc, OTE circa GBP 43,400.

Bonus linked to GP performance.

Menu and supplier autonomy.

Settled team and strong kitchen structure.

Support from a wider hotel group.

Family feel working environment.

Proper handover from the outgoing Head Chef.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Head Chef for a busy hotel in Essex, covering à la carte dining, bar food, weddings, BBQs, events and banqueting. This is a great opportunity for either an experienced Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up. The kitchen has a settled structure in place, including a Sous Chef, CDPs, Commis Chef, Breakfast Chef and Kitchen Porters. The hotel has a strong family feel, low staff turnover and many team members have been with the business for over five years. You will have full autonomy over menus, suppliers and the food direction, with support from in‑house systems for menus, allergens...