Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
develop and deliver a food offering that sets the business apart from its competitors, and support business growth and profitability, while ensuring consistent food standards, in line with Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations. Overall management and consistency of food cost and labour controls of the kitchen.
Department – Site Management
Line Manager – General Manager
Key Relationships – Management team, Support Office & Operations Chef
Hours - You are expected to work hours to meet the needs of the business. The nature of the business means that you will be expected to work on evenings and weekends.
East Coast Concepts is on a journey, one of excitement, progression and serious growth! So if you are looking to be part of something that's expanding rapidly, you're in exactly the right place. Victors is our immersive escapism to life in the Hamptons. Attention to detail, simple beauty and a sense of belonging is what keeps people wanting more, and you will too.
Enough about us, what we need from you is, a passion for the guest experience and an appetite for exceptional service that drives your dedication to never stop short. As well as managing service and developing your team, you'll have the opportunity to take part in menu development and general business improvements, as we encourage our managers to be accountable for their business' profitability. We don't accept ordinary or average, so you shouldn't either.
Our promises to you are:
- 50% discount on food across the estate
- Bonus structure & Tronc
- Access to our in-house mental health first aider and the use of a free mental health and wellbeing helpline
- After 6 months ECC experience, you will be paid to enjoy your birthday off
- After 3 years of ECC experience, you will earn 5 additional days of annual leave
- A very generous Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn over £1000
If you want more reasons to work with us, then apply for the vacancy and find out!
We look forward to getting to know you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef roles across Victors Newcastle's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,000 - £48,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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