Chef Jobs in Brighton

The Lanes, Kemp Town and the seafront — Brighton runs on independent kitchens, plant-based innovation and a food crowd that pays attention.

13 Open Positions
£40,500 Avg. Sous Chef Salary
18 Hiring Venues
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13 Kitchen Vacancies

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Casual Commis Chef

2 days
DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
Brighton (BN1), BN1 2FU Full time british
£12.71/hour

Head Chef Hotel

5 days
RJL Recruitment
Brighton (BN50) Full time fine_dining
£55,000/year

General Manager

6 days
SMYTH & CO LUXURY CONSULTANTS LTD
Brighton (BN1) Full time pub_food
£55,000/year

Chef.

7 days
Prezzo
Bell Tower Industrial Estate, Brighton (BN2), BN2 5WA Full time italian
£12,880-13,390/year

Hospitality Recruitment Consultant

8 days
Catering Services International
Brighton (BN1) Full time british
£26,500-28,000/year

Sous Chef

8 days
Caterplus
Brighton (BN2), BN2 0AQ Full time british
£16.5/hour

Chef de Partie

8 days
Brighton i360
Brighton (BN1), BN1 2LN Full time british
£12.5-13.5/hour

Head Chef - Fresh Food Restaurant - Upto 48k + Bonuses

8 days
James Webber Recruitment
Brighton, East Sussex Full time british
£40,000-48,000/year

Head Chef Restaurant

8 days
The Chinese Kitchen Ltd
Brighton (BN1), BN1 2HP Full time chinese
£42,000-48,000/year

Line Chef

8 days
Pho
The Lanes, Brighton (BN1), BN1 1ND Full time indian
£16/hour
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Live Brighton hospitality market

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Average salary in Brighton (from active listings)
PositionAvg salaryListings
Chef £37,221 5
Head chef £48,000 3
Chef de partie £27,040 1
Commis chef £26,436 1
General manager £55,000 1
Top cuisines hiring
British (6) Fine dining (2) Chinese (1) American (1) Indian (1)
Data aggregated from caterer.com, honestburgers.co.uk
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Why Chefs Love Brighton

Affordable Living

Average 1-bed rent is £1,200/month — save £600 vs London

Great Transport

Monthly transport costs around £80. Well-connected with easy access to city centre venues.

Vibrant Food Scene

From Michelin-starred restaurants to street food markets — Brighton offers diverse culinary experiences.

Career Growth

18+ venues currently hiring. Growing hospitality sector with opportunities at all levels.

Chef Salaries in Brighton

See how kitchen roles are paid in Brighton compared to London.

Save ~£680/month on living costs vs London
Commis Chef
£27,000
-15%
Chef de Partie
£32,000
-13%
Sous Chef
£40,500
-10%
Head Chef
£55,500
-8%
Executive Chef
£81,500
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Average salary vs London

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Top Employers in Brighton

Restaurants and venues currently hiring

Catering Services International 2 jobs
Just Chefs 1 job
Brighton i360 1 job
The Chinese Kitchen Ltd 1 job
James Webber Recruitment 1 job
Caterplus 1 job
SMYTH & CO LUXURY CONSULTANTS LTD 1 job
RJL Recruitment 1 job

Working in Brighton

Brighton is one of the UK's most vibrant food scenes, known for its independent restaurants, seafood, and innovative dining. From The Lanes to the seafront, the city is packed with opportunities for chefs and hospitality professionals.

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