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HEAD CHEF: A CELEBRATION OF AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE (MID-SUSSEX) 🌶️ Lead the Kitchen at a Brand-New, High-End Dining Destination We are seeking a Maestro de Cocina—a passionate and experienced Head Chef—to lead the kitchen of our highly anticipated new Mexican restaurant in the Mid-Sussex area. This is not simply a job; it is an invitation to preserve, innovate, and elevate the rich culinary heritage of Mexico. Our restaurant is dedicated to authentic, regional Mexican techniques, utilizing high-quality, fresh, and seasonal ingredients. We need a leader who deeply understands the soul of Mexican food, from traditional moles and cochinita pibil to the artistry of masa and salsa. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY: SOUS CHEF (Second in Command) We are also recruiting a highly skilled and dedicated Sous Chef to work directly alongside our Head Chef. This role is perfect for a talented chef ready to support kitchen management and operation while specializing in traditional Mexican cooking. SOUS CHEF QUALIFICATIONS: • Culinary Expertise: Strong, demonstrable experience (3+ years) in a busy kitchen environment with specific expertise in preparing regional Mexican dishes and ingredients., • Operational Support: Ability to manage daily service, supervise junior chefs, and maintain order on the line in the Head Chef's absence., • Cost Control: Proven track record of managing inventory, minimizing waste, and assisting with food ordering., • Discipline: Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. WHO WE ARE SEEKING (For Head Chef Role) The ideal Head Chef candidate must be a genuine artisan and a proven leader with the following qualifications: • Custodianship of Tradition: Deep, demonstrable expertise in traditional, regional Mexican and Latin cooking methods and flavour profiles., • Proven Leadership: A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef., • Startup Expertise: Proven experience successfully opening a new restaurant, including kitchen setup, menu development, and team training., • Management Skills: Exceptional ability to manage kitchen operations, control food and labour costs, and maintain stringent health and safety standards., • The Visionary: A true passion for innovation within the framework of authenticity, inspiring a team to deliver excellence every single service. THE OFFER: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CULINARY EXCELLENCE (For Both Roles) This is a rare chance to shape a concept entirely around your passion for traditional Mexican cuisine. We offer: • Competitive Compensation: Salary is highly competitive and dependent on experience (DOE), supplemented by significant service charge/tips., • Creative Autonomy (Head Chef only): The opportunity to design and execute an authentic menu, putting your distinct culinary stamp on the establishment., • Growth: Work alongside a supportive management team dedicated to quality and success., • Rewards: Generous perks, including complimentary meals during shifts. APPLY TO BE OUR MAESTRO If you are a culinary artist ready to bring the vibrant culture and authentic taste of Mexico to Mid-Sussex, we want to hear from you. Subject Line: Application for [Specify Role: Head Chef or Sous Chef] – Maestro de Cocina

Forget Everything You Know About Support Work! Job Title: Support Worker Location: Felbridge, West Sussex Salary: £12.50ph Hours: Full-time & part-time roles available Contract Type: Permanent This Isn't Just Support Work. It's Life Changing Work. We're are not here to tick boxes. We're here to rewrite the rules of care. We're looking for people who want to challenge the norm, empower others, bring energy, creativity and positivity into every moment. What You'll Actually Do • Champion independence and choice- not just support, but uplift, • Be a motivator and a source of stability, • Support the people we support with daily living, personal care and emotional well-being, • Help people we support connect with their communities, passions and goals, • Think on your feet, adapt, and bring your whole self to the role What We Want From You Training & Development- We Build People, Not Just Skills You don't need an NVQ to start with us. What you need is the right mindset. We'll give you training, support and confidence to thrive in this role- and beyond. Here's how we do it: What You'll Get • Full training and ongoing development- we invest in you, • A team that backs you, challenges you and celebrates you, • Real career progression- not just promises, • Paid annual leave, • Pension scheme- employer and employee contributions, • Retail discounts with benefits scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Birthday e-card from your Peak family, • Employee of the month winners annual lunch, • Team of the year award scheme with a celebration lunch and gifts, • Employee appreciation days, • Recruitment Referral Bonus scheme - up to £500 bonus, • Long service award scheme – we cherish your long service and commitment and for this you will receive a voucher of your choice for 5 yrs, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years and 25 years’ service and a special annual celebratory event, • Values Recognition Scheme - be recognised and ultimately rewarded for living our values, • Suggestion Box – we love to receive ideas and suggestions, • 10% discount via our Property Services team, • Discount on car mechanics with Neil who runs NB Cars on the Gatwick Metro Estate