Chef Jobs Brighton
Discover chef jobs in Brighton and Hove and read about our featured chefs in the spotlight. Our beachside city is home to pioneering food trends, time-old pubs and renowned restaurants.
With the sea and South Downs on your doorstep, you could be working with the freshest local produce in one of the most liveable cities in the UK.
A world of opportunity
When you’re looking for chef jobs in Brighton and Hove, you’ve got a huge range of restaurants to apply to. From local seafood specialists to Japanese sushi bars, French-inspired bistros and Argentinian steakhouses, the choice is yours and we are happy to share our expertise with you.
Award-winning workplaces
Brighton and Hove’s award-winning restaurants are inspiring places to work as a chef. To seek out the best positions in the industry, look for Great British Menu winners and Michelin plates, AA Rosette holders, Bib Gourmand eateries, BRAVO favourites, or one of Britain’s official top 100 restaurants.
Seasonal and part-time jobs
Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time chef jobs, Brighton and Hove has lots to offer. Summer is the busiest time of year for tourists, and is a great time to find work. In winter, the fires are lit in cosy pubs, and the city’s restaurants recruit extra staff for the busy Brighton Christmas party season.
Brighton and Hove Chefs | Jobs in the Spotlight
Meet a few of our featured Brighton chefs in some of the busiest or high profile jobs in our Brighton Hospitality round up. From the Masterchef semi finalist to the Master Chef winner, from a Great British Menu winner, or to winners of the Brighton Restaurant Awards. Brighton does really have a chef for every occasion.
Alan White, The Grand Hotel
Alan occupies the chef seat at Brighton’s most iconic landmark. A job not for the fainthearted, Alan oversees large kitchens, has GB1 restaurant at his heart, while also catering for some of the biggest Brighton events.
Steven Edwards, etch.
Steven and etch. are currently the highest rated restaurant in the city according to AA. Steven is ex Masterchef winner and has positioned etch. as the go to venue for tasting menus. BRAVO best restaurant winner 2019.
James Villiers, The Glass House
James Villiers is a recent Master Chef contender and recently made it to the semi final stages which is incredible. Read a really inspiring account of James’ career challenges and how he started as a local apprentice.
Michael Bremner, 64 Degrees
Always in the spotlight, Michael has won the Great British Menu, he is a regular contender in the National Restaurant Awards and his job sees him run two of Brighton’s most popular restaurants: 64 Degrees & Murmur.
Sam Pryor, Fourth and Church
Sam and Paul Morgan have a wealth of experience behind them and they have uniquely positioned neighbourhood favourite Fourth and Church (restaurant, wine bar and shop) as a go to destination across Brighton.
Jean Delport, Restaurant Interlude
S. Africa to the Sussex, we meet Jean, Executive Chef at the recently launched Restaurant Interlude. Jean talks about previous jobs, his training in Cape Winelands and his motives and inspirations with Interlude.
Chef Jobs in Brighton and Hove
How to find chef jobs in Brighton and Hove
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