Head Chef

Head Chef in Jersey | Shape an exciting new food offering with an attractive employment package

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead an exciting new chapter for a well-established hotel in Jersey. With investment in the main restaurant and wider food offering, this is a genuine opportunity to bring your ideas, experience, and leadership to a role where you can help shape the future of the operation.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by influencing the food offering and developing the team behind it.
• You’ll join an established, supportive, family-owned hotel group with more than a century of hospitality experience.
• You’ll receive an attractive employment package designed to recognise your experience, commitment, and leadership.
• You’ll have access to an accommodation option suitable for a family, making this an appealing opportunity if you’re considering a move.
• You’ll benefit from recognition and reward schemes.
• You’ll enjoy complimentary meals while on duty.
• You’ll have access to training, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• You’ll benefit from a company sickness scheme, subject to qualifying conditions.
• You’ll have access to wellbeing support, including a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• You’ll receive discounted gym membership and access to local visitor attractions through the Visit Jersey Team Pass.
• You’ll be invited to colleague social events, recognition awards, and community activities.
• You’ll enjoy the exceptional quality of life that Jersey offers, including beautiful beaches, countryside, a welcoming community, and an excellent food scene.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a hands-on leadership role with genuine responsibility for the kitchen operation, food quality, and team development:

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure food is prepared and served consistently.
• Help shape and develop the main restaurant and wider food offering.
• Manage preparation schedules, kitchen workflow, service delivery, and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and legally compliant kitchen.
• Manage ordering, receiving, storage, stock rotation, portioning, and waste control.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, labour levels, and production requirements.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Conduct daily briefings and provide regular feedback to support team performance.
• Work closely with front-of-house and other departments to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, fire safety, and health and safety procedures.
• Respond effectively to operational issues, guest feedback, and food safety concerns.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a confident kitchen leader with strong hospitality experience and the vision to make a lasting contribution:

• At least two years’ experience in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for delivering excellent food and memorable guest experiences.
• The confidence to contribute ideas and help develop a new food offering.
• The ability to manage, motivate, and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong organisation, time management, and attention to detail.
• Experience with stock control, food costs, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A good command of English.
• A hospitality qualification where required for a work permit.

If you’re ready to take your next step as a Head Chef in Jersey, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for the opportunity to make your mark, develop an exciting food offering, and enjoy a rewarding career alongside an excellent lifestyle.

Job Number │ 23474 / INDCHEFS
Location │ Jersey
Role │ Head Chef

Contact Rob Cotton

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.