Chef - High-Volume Kitchen at Historic Museum Café

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

20 days annual leave

Excellent pension contributions

Free on-site parking

Staff meals on-site

Compass Group perks

Job summary

RAF Museum London is seeking an experienced Chef to join the team and deliver high-quality food across onsite outlets and events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen serving the visitor café and conference & events catering, contributing to consistently fresh and well-prepared dishes.

We value reliability, adaptability and a passion for great food. The role includes weekend work and a rota across 5 out of 7 days, with opportunities for training and career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Service – Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard across all service areas.
• Quality Standards – Ensure all dishes meet company and client expectations for quality, presentation and taste.
• Food Safety & Hygiene – Maintain excellent food hygiene standards and comply with all food safety legislation and company procedures.
• Stock Management – Assist with stock control, rotation and minimising wastage.
• Teamwork – Work effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and a positive customer experience.
• Event Catering Support – Assist in the preparation and delivery of catering for conferences, functions and large-scale events.
• Dietary Requirements – Support the preparation of dishes that meet allergen, dietary and nutritional requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Food safety

High-volume catering

Job description

RAF Museum London is seeking an experienced Chef to join the team and deliver high-quality food across onsite outlets and events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen serving the visitor café and conference & events catering, contributing to consistently fresh and well-prepared dishes.

We value reliability, adaptability and a passion for great food. The role includes weekend work and a rota across 5 out of 7 days, with opportunities for training and career development within a supportive team.