Head Chef

4 weeks ago

Essex, United Kingdom Surya Hotels Full time

You will be a Head Chef who thrives in a changing environment to bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to our team.

You should have demonstrable flare; inventive and creative in designing menus that are innovative and cost effective, but most importantly are enticing to our guests

Main Duties of the Head Chef Role:

  • Responsible for all operational aspects of the Kitchen and its success.
  • Ensure all storage and cleaning in the designated areas is carried out to the Company Standards and EHO compliance.
  • To support the General Manager with the management of the Kitchen Division including controlling budget, cost of goods, rota planning and performance management.
  • Development and design of new dishes and menus.
  • Developing team to progress knowledge of products, techniques and style- as well as building their careers and team strength
  • Leading kitchen brigade- that moment of calm in the pressured busy periods
  • Stock ordering and rotations
  • Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain COGs and profit margins

Key Requirements for the Role:

  • Outstanding cooking skills
  • Proven skills efficiently running the pass with a high volume of covers on busy shifts
  • Evidence of managing a Team within a Catering / Hotel environment.
  • The ability to write menus that are both creative, costed and profitable.
  • A cooking qualification such as Diploma, NVQ or SVQ.
  • Experience preparing and costing menus of a variety of cuisines is highly desirable.
  • Strong networker to engage with a variety of suppliers, sourcing best quality produce to meet exacting standards.
  • Experience as a Head Chef with the minimum of 3 years’ evidence of running a successful Kitchen.

Where you'll work your magic- Kingscliff Hotel;

A contemporary coastal Hotel, hidden away, loved by locals and cherished by travellers who come for simple seaside pleasures where England’s climate is at its kindest. Just to the south of the hotel lies Clacton-on-Sea – a playground for good, old-fashioned family fun. Just to the north, genteel Frinton, the quintessential English seaside resort.

Right on the prom, resplendent in powder blue, the Kingscliff, with her 30 rooms, restaurant and relaxing garden, is just the spot for taking in the sea air, tucking into the freshest of seafood, and simply stepping back to watch the world go by. A place to escape; a place to celebrate. Above all, a place to feel at home.


We offer a great environment where you get to influence and shape the menus you're delivering, you guide and mentor your team and are a key part of your site's success.

Along with;

  • Discounted hotel stays and dining across Group- up to 50% off
  • Auto enrolment pension
  • Complimentary parking
  • Bike to Work scheme
  • Employee Support and Wellness Initiatives- through Hospitality action
  • Ability to stream wages as you earn them- putting you in charge of finances- along with savings plans and retail discounts
  • Tronc scheme
  • Training and development opportunities- including apprenticeships and ILMs

If the above Head Chef role sounds like an ideal fit for you, please get in contact with us, we look forward to hearing from you soon


Surya Hotels is one of the UK’s leading niche hotel groups, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of outstanding properties, situated in some of the UK’s most idyllic settings, from historic Suffolk and Norfolk towns, Essex City or coastal resorts to picturesque Surrey villages.

Our hospitality family has a ‘best in class’ ethos to exceed our guest expectations; creating experiences that embrace our heritage locations, our people and the communities we work within.

We aim to consistently deliver best in class experiences with personality and warmth. From our warm welcome, to our ‘See-you-again-soon’ Goodbye.

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