Head Chef, _ take ownership of an ambitious Hotel kitchen in Southend-on-Sea, earning 38,000 + Are you ready to lead a talented kitchen team while having the freedom to influence menus, standards and the guest experience? This Head Chef opportunity in Southend-on-Sea offers a varied leadership role covering restaurant service, private functions, weddings and events. What''s in it for you?Salary from 38,000, depending on experiencePermanent, full-time position working 45 hours per weekTraining and leadership development opportunitiesHotel and dining discountsFlexible working opportunitiesFinancial and wellbeing supportCompany sick payStaff meals and paid breaksFree on-site parkingAccess to fitness facilities Your new role: As Head Chef, you''ll oversee the kitchen operation for an established Hotel in Southend-on-Sea. You''ll have the opportunity to shape the food offering, develop your team and create a positive kitchen culture while keeping quality, costs and performance on track. You will:Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen teamPlan menus and create consistently high-quality dishesManage food costs, stock, labour and kitchen budgetsMaintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standardsRecruit, train and support kitchen team membersWork closely with other departments to deliver successful dining and event experiences What we''re looking for: The successful Head Chef will bring strong culinary knowledge and proven leadership experience to this Southend-on-Sea ..... full job details .....