Head Chef

Head Chef - Burnt Orange, Brighton

Lead one of Brighton’s most exciting kitchens.

We’re searching for a talented, ambitious Head Chef to take the reins at Burnt Orange - a vibrant neighbourhood restaurant and late-night bar just moments from Brighton seafront, hidden behind the iconic Lanes.

Built around bold flavours, live-fire cooking, exceptional drinks, and an atmosphere that effortlessly shifts from laid-back lunches to lively late nights, Burnt Orange has become one of the city’s most talked-about dining destinations.

Our menu celebrates vibrant, Middle Eastern-inspired sharing plates, cooked over fire and designed to bring people together. Think incredible ingredients, smoky flavours, generous hospitality, and dishes that create a buzz around every table.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a passionate kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-profile restaurant where creativity, quality, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll be the driving force behind the kitchen, leading from the front and setting the standard every day. You'll inspire and develop your team, champion consistency and quality, and ensure every guest experiences the very best of Burnt Orange.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy service, loves building strong teams, and is passionate about delivering food that guests can't wait to come back for.

We're looking for someone with:

Proven experience leading a high-volume, fresh-food kitchen

A natural ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams

A passion for bold, flavour-driven food

Strong organisational skills and composure under pressure

Exceptional standards of food quality and presentation

Excellent knowledge of kitchen compliance, food safety, and Health & Safety

Full eligibility to work in the UK

Why Join Burnt Orange?

Be part of one of Brighton's most respected independent restaurant groups

Lead a talented and ambitious kitchen team

Free food and drinks while on shift

Team rewards, incentives, socials, and trips

50% discount across all Black Rock Restaurants venues

Your birthday off, every year

Extra holiday with length of service

Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Genuine opportunities for growth and development within the group

About Black Rock Restaurants

Burnt Orange is part of Black Rock Restaurants, the team behind some of Brighton's best-loved hospitality venues. We're passionate about creating memorable experiences, developing great people, and building restaurants that guests return to again and again.

If you're an experienced Head Chef ready for your next challenge - or a strong Senior Sous Chef looking to step into a leadership role - we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the next chapter of one of Brighton's busiest and most exciting restaurants.

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