Chef - Cinquecento - London
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Job summary
Cinquecento in London is seeking an exceptional Chef to join the team and manage the kitchen and staff. The role offers part-time hours, a flexible rota, and immediate start with potential service charges.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience, knowledge of H&S and food hygiene, and a passion for Italian cuisine and fresh pizza. Training is provided and the environment is fast-paced and professional.
Qualifications
- Experience in high-volume kitchen environments and staff supervision.
- Strong knowledge of food safety protocols and hygiene standards.
- Ability to plan, organise and maintain a calm, professional kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exceptional food according to customer specifications.
- Adhere to food safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently and store ingredients properly.
- Monitor food temperatures and follow recipes while communicating with customers.
Skills
Job description
We are looking for an exceptional Chef to join our family! The role of a Chef is simple… to manage the kitchen and its staff and create unforgettable food experiences for our valued customers! Part-time hours, from £13.00 to £15.00 per hour plus service charge, flexible rota. Immediate start. Strong experience required, training provided.
- Prepare exceptional food according to customer specifications.
- Adhere to food safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ensure that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Monitor food temperatures to ensure quality.
- Follow recipes and adjust ingredients as needed.
- Communicate with customers regarding orders.
- An experienced Head Chef
- Have broad knowledge of H&S and Food Hygiene
- Enthusiastic and passionate about food, and Italian food/fresh pizza in particular
- Able to manage staff
- Able to work well under pressure
- Smartly presented and professional in approach
- Positive with a can-do attitude
- Respectful to co-workers and customers
- Self-motivated to learn
- Punctual
- A good planner and organiser
- Great at communication
- Able to problem solve and has sound judgement
- Cinquecento 25% family dining discount
- Free pizza/meals for each full shift worked
- Wage Stream financial wellbeing services - including Pay and Spend tracking, Flexible Pay, Automated Building and Financial Coaching
- Performance related bonuses (non-contractual)
- Tronc/Gratuities
- Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Full training and certification on health and safety, food courses and wines
- Opportunity to learn about traditional Italian cuisine
- Career Development
- Experience: Required
- Employment: Full-time
- Salary: £13 - £16 hourly
- Benefits: Service Charge
- Starting time: Immediate start!
Location: Cale Street, SW3 3QT, London
Category: Chef, London
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