Head Chef

The Farmers Mistress; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent restaurant in London is seeking a Head Chef to manage a small team and optimize the cooking process. This role includes responsibilities such as weekly stock takes and ensuring supply adequacy at cooking stations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and prior experience, particularly as a sous chef. The position offers a salary of £37,000–£40,000 yearly, with benefits such as extra tips and free meals.

Benefits

Extra tips

Free meals

Qualifications

• Required experience in a similar role, preferably as a sous chef.
• Advanced English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of chefs.
• Conduct weekly stock takes.
• Ensure cooking stations have adequate supplies.
• Optimize cooking processes for speed and quality.
• Follow guidance from the executive chef.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking methods knowledge

Time management

Multitasking

Pressure handling

Job description

Overview

Head chef DAY TIME shifts only 45 hours. We are an independent restaurant in the heart of battersea. The hot spot in South West London for brunch, lunch and private events. We are looking for a strong head chef to work closely with our executive chef. Leading a small team of 3. This could be perfect for a sous chef looking to take in their first head chef role.

Responsibilities

• Weekly stock take.
• Understanding of GP margins.
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations.
• Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.).
• Follow the guidance of the executive chef.
• Lead and guide the team.
• Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality.
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of best cooking practices.

Qualifications

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday 8-5
• Salary: £37,000 – £40,000 yearly
• Benefits: extra tips and free meals
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About The Farmers Mistress:
Busy brunch restaurant and takeaway