Head Chef

The Big Table Group; Brougham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount 50%

Friends & Family Discount 25%

We Care program

Free meals on shift

Referral bonus

Early pay access

Salary Finance

Gym membership discount

Merlin Entertainment discounts

Trips via competitions

Team events

Job summary

Café Rouge is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and uphold the brand's standards. You will drive the guest experience, ensure top-quality dishes, and foster a fun, collaborative team environment.

As Head Chef, you’ll oversee hygiene, food safety, and cost control, while developing internal talent and supporting management in achieving restaurant goals. The role is on-site and hospitality-focused.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused leadership in a busy kitchen.
• Proven ability to drive guest satisfaction and menu quality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Experience managing food cost and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to align with brand goals.
• Ensure every dish is cooked to the highest standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
• Develop and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Make financial decisions with a focus on profitability.

Skills

Guest Experience

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety

Cost Control

Job description

Looking for career with more Oh La La? Yes? Then Café Rouge is the place for you! As a Head Chef, you will become a valued member of the Café Rouge team.

We are delighted to be able to reward our Head Chefs with ...

• 50% Employee Discount
• 25% Friends and Family Discount
• We Care program including: 24/7 virtual GP, second medical opinion, healthcare cash plan, dental health plan, mental health support and counselling, Get Fit Program, healthy diet support.
• Free meals on shift
• Referral bonus
• Access to wages before pay day
• Salary Finance- access to savings and loans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounts on Merlin Entertainment
• Competitions to win trips away
• Team parties and events

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Working closely alongside the management team to achieve the brand and restaurant goals
• Driving the guest experience, ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection
• Always delivering the highest standards of cleanliness
• Creating a fun and motivating team environment with a focus on developing internal talent
• Being commercial byconsidering every line of the profit and loss account to make strong financial decisions, ensuring every penny counts