Head Chef

Fowl; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary scene is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their innovative kitchen. This role involves inspiring a talented team, overseeing food preparation, and driving culinary creativity while ensuring high standards of quality and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a commitment to fostering a positive kitchen culture. With a focus on career progression and continuous learning, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant dining environment. Join a company that values diversity and promotes growth in every aspect of its operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Continuous Learning and Development

Wellbeing initiatives

Reward and recognition schemes

Free welcome lunch for you and a guest

50% restaurant discounts

25% Friends and Family discounts

Increased holiday entitlement after three years

Enhanced parental leave after one year

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensuring high performance and quality.
• Innovate menu items with a focus on sustainability and creativity.
• Manage kitchen operations and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Innovation

Food Preparation

Team Management

Cost Control

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Description

Following a successful pop-up, chef owners Jack Croft and Will Murray officially launched FOWL in October 2023, which can be found just around the corner from their flagship restaurant Fallow St. Jamess.

FOWL restaurant celebrates the nations favourite bird through an all-in, beak-to-feet menu concept, with the addition of monthly specials brought to you in collaboration with an epic line up of foodie icons!

Offering both indoor and outside dining, FOWL is open for Lunch, Dinner & Cocktails.

As Head Chef at Fowl, you will be at the helm of our kitchen, leading and inspiring the team to consistently deliver outstanding dishes. Your expertise in food preparation, team management, and cost control will be crucial in maintaining our high standards while driving innovation and efficiency in the kitchen.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team, fostering a positive and high-performance environment.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and service, ensuring excellence in every dish.
• Innovate and refine the menu, incorporating sustainability-focused and creative cooking techniques.
• Manage kitchen operations, optimizing efficiency while maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.
• Control food and labour costs, conduct regular stock takes, and work within budgetary targets.
• Work collaboratively with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring the highest quality ingredients and ethical sourcing.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen.
• A deep passion for sustainability, seasonality, and culinary innovation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on training and staff development.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• A collaborative and problem-solving mindset, committed to fostering a positive kitchen culture.

The benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression.
• Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
• 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
• 25% Friends and Family discounts.
• 50% discount on company retail.
• Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
• Staff meal during your shift.
• Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
• Enhanced parental leave (after one years employment).
• Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
• Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night.

At FOWL, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

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