Are you an enthusiastic and creative person in catering, wanting to lead your own kitchen in a modern, thriving café? This is an exciting opportunity to be at the helm of a back of house team against the backdrop of Shoreham Port’s historic dock.

If you are professional and organised, with the ability to inspire others and lead with confidence and compassion, Head Chef at Port Kitchen could be the role for you.

Key Qualities

Open seven days a week 8am to 4pm, Port Kitchen at Shoreham Port serves artisan coffee, fresh local food and alcohol in a modern, welcoming space. The ideal candidate will have a passion for catering and enjoy working in a busy Back of House café environment.

Our Head Chef holds overall responsibility for ensuring the kitchen maintains high standards including placing orders, stock management, and complying with all Health and Safety requirements. As a member of the management team, they will periodically review the menu, adapting to the seasons and ingredient cost changes. They will have a proven track record in a chef/cook role and will be keen to optimise kitchen processes.

Our Head Chef will inspire their team and lead them to constantly improve Port Kitchen.

Pay/Benefits

In return for your energy, skills and passion we offer the fascinating and lively workspace of the Port as well as:

£30,000 per annum

28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Day-time working

Access to lifestyle and well-being benefits

This is a full-time position; we welcome job share applicants.

Application Method

Please submit your CV to jobs@shoreham-port.co.uk.

Job Description

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th September 2024

Please Note: Applicants should be aware the Port has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol and a random programme of testing is operated throughout.