Head Chef

SAAG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern Indian restaurant in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its culinary team. The role involves overseeing food preparation, ensuring quality standards, and developing innovative menus. Ideal candidates will have extensive culinary experience, demonstrate leadership skills, and have a background in hospitality. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000, with a schedule from Tuesday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising a professional kitchen, ideally within a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Extensive culinary experience with strong skills in food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with effective team management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in hygiene standards.
• Experience in menu development and food presentation excellence.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and management.
• Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Oversee daily food production, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and quality standards.
• Develop innovative menus in collaboration with management, keeping current with culinary trends.
• Manage food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage stock control efficiently.
• Train and mentor staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, and service standards.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area according to hygiene standards.
• Assist in the recruitment and performance management of kitchen personnel.

Skills

Supervising a professional kitchen

Food preparation and cooking techniques

Leadership abilities

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Menu development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience in hospitality

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food preparation, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and presentation. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a professional with a strong background in kitchen management and culinary excellence to contribute to a dynamic hospitality environment. The Head Chef will play a pivotal role in maintaining the restaurant’s reputation for exceptional cuisine and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Oversee daily food production, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and quality standards.
• Develop innovative menus in collaboration with management, keeping current with culinary trends.
• Manage food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage stock control efficiently.
• Train and mentor staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, and service standards.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area according to hygiene standards.
• Assist in the recruitment and performance management of kitchen personnel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising a professional kitchen, ideally within a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Extensive culinary experience with strong skills in food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with effective team management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in hygiene standards.
• Experience in menu development and food presentation excellence.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and management.
• Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant environments is highly desirable.

Job Details

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Tuesday-Sunday, 11:30am-11pm

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 yearly

About SAAG

A modern Indian restaurant that blends street food with classic homemade dishes and adds a vibrant atmosphere to create a unique dining experience. We’d love for you to be a part of our family!