Head Chef

ZEPHYR RESTAURANT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge distribution

Referral bonus

Complimentary meals

Staff discount

28 days holiday

On-the-job training

EAP

Wagestream access

Pension plan

Job summary

Pachamama Group’s Zēphyr restaurant in Notting Hill seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen and deliver inspired Greek-inspired dining experiences in a high-volume venue.

The role requires 5+ years as Head Chef, strong leadership, and a track record of managing menus, costs, and food safety. Competitive salary, service charge distribution, and generous staff benefits are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Head Chef role.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity in menu planning.
• Ability to oversee and manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking and cleanup.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and supervise chefs.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager and owners to align kitchen with venue goals.
• Direct monthly inventories and recruit/train kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Head Chef exp

High-pressure kitchen

Attention to detail

Creativity

kitchen operations oversight

Job description

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.

Named after the Greek god of the West wind - a soft gentle breeze - Zēphyr offers a casual dining affair inspired by Greek culture and a late-night bar downstairs. This high-volume restaurant is our most vibrant venue in the heart of Notting Hill with a talented team of amazing individuals who thrive in this busy environment.

As ourHead Chef, we except you to contribute to our mission of introducinginspiring hospitality conceptsto the London restaurant scene and across the globe. Our philosophy is to do it our way and make the impossible possible.

As an experiencedHead Chef,we trust in your ability to step into our vibrant restaurant environment andhit the ground running, leveraging your proven skills and management expertise.

Theresponsibilities 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 theHead Chefrole, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:

• Attractive salary based on your skills and experience.
• Full Service Charge distribution.
• Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate.
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all employees.
• Generous staff discount at all group’s restaurants.
• 28 days of holiday for a full time employee, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life.
  

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A friendly and positive work environment fostering respect and teamwork.
• Psychological, financial and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Salary paid monthly – on the last Friday of each month.
• Wagestream access, allowing you to stream up to 50% of your earnings at any time.
• Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
• Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives.

As ourHead Chef, we hope that you will contribute to our mission of introducing exciting,diverse and playful dining conceptsto the London restaurant scene. Our philosophy isto be the best, we continuously improve and never settle.

Compensation: To be discussed