Head Chef

The Farmers Mistress; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent restaurant in London is seeking a strong head chef for daytime shifts, leading a small team in a busy brunch setting. As head chef, you will manage supplies, conduct stock takes, and optimize cooking processes while ensuring high-quality food. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role and advanced English skills. The role offers a salary of £37,000 – £39,000 with additional tips and free meals.

Benefits

Extra tips

Free meals

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef or similar role.
• Advanced English language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of 3 in the kitchen.
• Conduct weekly stock takes and manage supplies.
• Optimize cooking processes for speed and quality.

Skills

Excellent use of various cooking methods

Ability to multitask

Understanding of GP margins

Knowledge of best cooking practices

Job description

Head chef DAY TIME shifts only 45/48 hours. We are an independent restaurant in the heart of battersea. The hot spot in South West London for brunch, lunch and private events. We are looking for a strong head chef to work closely with our executive chef. Leading a small team of 3. This could be perfect for a sous chef looking to take in their first head chef role. Responsibilities: Weekly stock take. Understanding of GP margins Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.) Follow the guidance of the executive chef Lead and guide the team Put effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure * Knowledge of best cooking practices

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to sunday 8-5
Salary: £37,000 – £39,000 yearly
Benefits: extra tips and free meals

About The Farmers Mistress:

Busy brunch restaurant and takeaway