Head Chef

Saltroom Restaurant; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern British seafood restaurant in Brighton is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will be responsible for creating high-quality dishes from fresh, local ingredients while ensuring adherence to safety regulations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a passion for cooking, and experience in a busy kitchen environment. This role offers a competitive pay package, professional development opportunities, and an inviting work environment. Join a team committed to delivering unforgettable dining experiences.

Benefits

Competitive pay package

Free food and drinks when working

50% discount in any of our restaurants

Additional holiday after five years

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy fresh food kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead and mentor a kitchen team.
• Eligibility to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver dishes made from quality local ingredients.
• Ensure Health & Safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Maintain highest standards of food preparation.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Work under pressure

Passion for food

Cooking techniques

Job description

Head Chef - Brighton

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join our amazing team at The Salt Room.

Boasting uninterrupted views of Brighton seafront and the iconic West Pier ruins, The Salt Room is a modern British seafood restaurant that celebrates cooking over fire. We take pride in sourcing local ingredients – concentrating on sustainability – to produce a menu of mouth‑watering dishes. Using the same techniques as our sister restaurants; The Coal Shed & Burnt Orange, we cook the freshest shellfish and meat over charcoal, ensuring a dining experience to remember. The same seasonality and innovation that is applied to the menu finds its way into the cocktails, with a selection of drinks changing through the year and with a hint of earthy herbs and sea spices sprinkled throughout.

As a Head Chef you will create and deliver dishes made with quality food and products, from fresh, using local products, prepared with skill and passion. Your passion for food, flexibility and leadership skills will mean you can lead and mentor a kitchen team whilst creating the finest dishes.

Our Head Chef

• Are self‑motivated and natural team player that thrives under pressure.
• Are skilled people managers.
• Experience in a busy fresh food kitchen environment.
• A genuine passion for creating the finest dishes.
• Handle fresh ingredients, prepare them to the highest standards.
• Maintain a professional manner while under pressure.
• Ensure Health & Safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Are eligible to work full‑time in the UK.

In return we offer a truly competitive pay package, a great professional environment, fantastic training, and the chance to grow and develop your career, plus access to an array of benefits.

Benefits

• A truly competitive pay package.
• Free food and drinks when working.
• Team incentives, trips and rewards.
• Treat yourself, family and friends to 50% discount in any of our restaurants.
• Book your birthday off – guaranteed.
• An additional day’s holiday every year for the first five years.
• We reward Refer a Friend.
• Access to our cycle to work scheme.

By joining The Salt Room, you will become part of one of the leading restaurants groups. At Blackrock Restaurant Group we pride ourselves recruiting strong passionate individuals that thrive working in hospitality and being part of an established team. Great progression opportunities available across the group to any future stars from all departments. If you want to be part of something special then come and be part of the friendliest team in town, we would love to hear from you.