Head Chef

Hachi Hana Japanese Restaurant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Japanese restaurant is seeking a Full-Time Cook in Greater London. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking food, planning menus, supervising kitchen staff, and consulting with clients for events. Applicants should have 3 to 5 years of experience in cooking and a secondary school diploma. This position offers a salary between £34.80 and £36.65 per hour and requires working on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years to less than 5 years of cooking experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards is required.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings and specialty functions.
• Recruit and hire staff.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking

Menu planning

Supervising kitchen staff

Client consultation for functions

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 34.80 to 36.65 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3492943

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
  • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Support for Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities, Indigenous‑owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-02-13

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