Head Chef

Crudo Restaurant & Tiny Wine Bar; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Latin-inspired restaurant in Westminster is seeking an experienced chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will be friendly, eager to learn, and have a passion for enhancing guest experiences. Responsibilities include food preparation, quality assurance, and collaboration with the team. This full-time role offers a competitive wage plus tips, flexible schedules, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage + service charge + tips

Flexible work schedules

50% staff discount at associated venues

20% friends and family discount

Qualifications

• Required experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team.
• Strong focus on food quality and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and cooking processes.
• Monitor stock levels and manage inventory.
• Ensure dishes meet quality standards and presentation.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Positive mindset

Eager to learn

Thrive under pressure

Passion for guest experiences

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Leading a section

Experience in Mexican/Peruvian or Japanese cuisine

Job description

Overview

We're are looking for an experienced and motivated chef to join our team and would be thrilled to welcome you aboard. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure you have all the skills and confidence needed to excel!

Duties

• Food Preparation: Support with food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage inventory efficiently.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all dishes meet quality standards and are presented correctly.
• Sanitation: Enforce health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Collaboration with FOH: Work closely with the FOH team to address any special requests or issues, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality dining experience.

About You

• Friendly and approachable.
• Positive mindset.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and collaborate with a team.
• Genuine passion for enhancing guest experiences.
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Leading a section or shifts in the kitchen.
• Previous experience working in a Mexican/Peruvian or Japanese restaurant is beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage + service charge + tips.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 50% staff discount at all our associated venues.
• 20% friends and family discount at all our associated venues.

About Us

Our restaurant is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming everyone in the community. We celebrate diversity, take pride in our offerings, our work, and being ourselves. If you're excited to join our amazing team, we want to hear from you!

Details

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, Sunday Monday Off
• Salary: £13.5 – £15 hourly
• Benefits: + service charge
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About Crudo Restaurant & Tiny Wine Bar: Crudo is a modern Latin-inspired restaurant group in London, known for fresh ceviches and vibrant flavours. We're a growing team that values creativity, collaboration and offers opportunities to learn and grow.