Head Chef

Pachamama Group; Camden Town; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Pachamama Group seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen in its new Italian-inspired restaurant, NINA, in Marylebone. The successful candidate will direct kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and manage a talented culinary team while enjoying generous employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Complimentary meals for staff

Generous staff discount at all restaurants

Comprehensive on-the-job training

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Referral scheme with £300 bonus

Wagestream access

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Head Chef role required.
• Ability to remain productive in high-pressure environments.
• Strong management skills to oversee kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all kitchen operations including food preparation and cooking.
• Plan menus and set prices based on ingredient availability.
• Supervise chefs and ensure adherence to food safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Kitchen management

Job description

The **Pachamama family** is proudly delivering an exceptional guest experience at the venues in central London. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in **an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey** . As our **Head Chef** , we except you to contribute to our mission of introducing **inspiring hospitality concepts** to the London restaurant scene and across the globe. Our philosophy is to do it our way and make the impossible possible.. . We are currently looking for a **Head Chef** in our venue in Marylebone - **NINA**.. . We're now thrilled to expand our journey with the opening of a brand-new Italian-inspired restaurant, **NINA.** This latest concept combines Pachamama Group's creative spirit with the rich traditions of Italian cuisine, offering a vibrant and contemporary dining experience in a stunning setting.Pachamama Group was set up in October 2014 with a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe by doing it our way and making the impossible possible. Each restaurant concept is built to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey.. . As an experienced**Head Chef**, we trust in your ability to step into our vibrant restaurant environment and hit the ground running, leveraging your proven skills and management expertise.. . The responsibilities would be familiar to you: . .
. . * Direct all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup. * Maintain kitchen equipment as needed. * Supervise chefs and work on building a strong team. * Resolve issues as they arise to ensure the continuation of food service. * Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure efficiency. * Plan menus and set prices based on the availability of ingredients. * Make sure that all staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee quality. * Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager and owners to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the venue. * Direct monthly inventories. * Maintain vendor relationships. * Recruit and train chefs and kitchen staff. . **Requirements:**. . * 5+ years in a Head Chef role. * Ability to remain productive in a high-pressure environment. * Strong attention to detail. * Creativity. * Ability to oversee and manage kitchen operations. . For the **Head Chef** role, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: . . * Attractive annual salary based on your skills and experience.. * Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner to minimise your grocery bills. . * Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants. . * Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge.. * Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate.. . Other benefits include:. . * A friendly and fun work environment fostering respect and teamwork. . * 28 days of holiday, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life.. * Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).. * Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time.. * Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives.. . If this sounds of interest to you,** please apply**. Join the family and grow with us at Pachamama Group! This is your chance to be a part of something extremely exciting as we are planning great openings in the near future.. . Go and meet us online at https://www.pachamamagroup.com/. £55.00 - £62.50 / year

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time

About Pachamama Group:

The Pachamama Family proudly delivers exceptional guest experiences across our venues in central London.. Since our founding in October 2014, Pachamama Group has been on a mission to introduce inspiring hospitality concepts across the globe.