Head Chef

Head Chef

Are you ready to lead a passionate kitchen team in a thriving Seafront Venue? Cove is on the lookout for a talented Head Chef to take the reins in our busy kitchen.

We are a new venue opening on the 1st May, and we will be selling great food, from breakfast to lunch and light bites all day. we want to provide a relaxed welcome and atmosphere. Using a mixture of Fresh and prepared food.

What We Offer:

• A bustling kitchen environment with a supportive, close-knit team

• Creative freedom to influence and evolve the menu

• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of services - from breakfast to Sunday roasts, Lunch and Light bites set menus and buffet options for private functions.

• A focus on quality, mostly fresh food, with attention to seasonal ingredients and flavours

About You:

We're looking for a confident and experienced Head Chef who:

• Is comfortable running a busy kitchen and thrives under pressure

• Has strong GP and costing knowledge with a sharp eye on margins

• Can manage stock ordering, prep planning, and minimise wastage

• Works collaboratively with the front of house to ensure seamless service

• Is passionate about fresh, flavour-led, gastro-style pub food

• Enjoys leading a team with positivity, good humour and respect

Experience with buffets, sit-down events and managing dietary requirements is a must - our calendar contains bookings for private events, corporate functions, and fun community nights!

Typical Service Times:

• Breakfast & Brunch: 7am-1am

• Lunch/Light Bites: 12pm-9pm

• sunday Roast: 12pm-7pm

• Themed Nights & Events throughout the month