Head Chef

UNI Restaurant; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant in London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee culinary operations. The role involves managing kitchen staff, maintaining high food quality, and creating menu items inspired by Japanese cuisine. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in a similar position and a passion for culinary excellence. This position offers the opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to create a large variety of dishes.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire kitchen operation and staff.
• Ensure high-quality food production and presentation.
• Supervise mise en place and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of Japanese cuisine

Team management

Menu creation and cost control

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Head chef will work closely with general manager of the restaurant. This will include but is not limited to the following duties : keep the standard menus, working on creating and maintaining the food cost, labour cost. The Head chef will have sole responsibility on ensuring food menu price is in line with food cost. The Head chef will manage the entire operation of running the culinary department; produce and supervise mise en place and check that all junior chefs follow recipes accurately. Knowledgeable of all the culinary aspects, be able to self-develop a vast variety of dishes regarding all the operations (restaurant, banqueting, catering…). The head chef must have knowledge of Japanese cuisine, its techniques, and Japanese ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Always promote a CAN-DO attitude to any guest requests. Accommodates all guest requests courteously according to the standards.
• Manage and supervise, all the kitchen and steward staff.
• To ensure that the quality of Uni dish production and presentation are always maintained at their highest level.
• Ensure kitchen and back areas are always thoroughly clean.
• To prepare the daily kitchen briefings.
• Is directly responsible for the efficient performance of the following :
• Ordering and keeping...