Head Chef

The Arts Club; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arts Club, a prestigious establishment, is seeking a Head Chef to lead their Ofelia Kitchen. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Italian cuisine, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. This role includes menu development, team management, and achieving exceptional food quality in a high-paced environment.

Benefits

Private medical benefits

Discounts on food & beverage

Enhanced sickness pay

Life assurance

Complimentary meals while on shift

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in renowned Italian restaurants.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing kitchen teams.
• Expertise in traditional and contemporary Italian cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ofelia Kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality Italian cuisine.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently, ensuring compliance with health and hygiene standards.
• Control food costs, oversee purchasing, and ensure budgetary targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Creation

Food Safety Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and ready to lead a
talented team in a prestigious setting? The Arts Club, a hub of culinary
excellence, is seeking a Head Chef to oversee our Ofelia Kitchen.

About the Role:

As Head Chef, you will be a key leader in our kitchen
management team, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and
a strong performance-driven culture. This role demands culinary creativity, a
meticulous approach to food safety, and a focus on team development,
profitability, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead
  the Ofelia Kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality Italian
  cuisine.
• Develop
  and execute seasonal menus that combine authentic Italian flavours with
  modern techniques.
• Manage
  kitchen operations efficiently, ensuring compliance with health, safety,
  and hygiene standards.
• Control
  food costs, oversee purchasing, and ensure budgetary targets are met.
• Train,
  mentor, and inspire the kitchen team to achieve culinary excellence.
• Maintain
  impeccable cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Collaborate
  with the Executive Chef and other departments to enhance guest
  experiences.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive
  experience in renowned Italian restaurants.
• Proven
  ability to lead and develop high-performing kitchen teams.
• Expertise
  in traditional and contemporary Italian cooking techniques.
• Strong
  skills in menu creation, food production, and cost management.
• In-depth
  knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Excellent
  organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A
  passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional guest
  experiences.

What We Offer (T&C’s apply):

• Private
  medical benefitsby Medicash
• Discount
  in over 800 retail outlets via Reward Gateway
• Discounts
  on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• Discounts
  with Lanserhof at The Arts Club (Private Wellness Club and Clinic)
• Enhanced
  sickness pay
• Life
  assurance
• Long
  Service Awards
• An
  exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Enhanced
  maternity pay
• Opportunities
  for promotion and continual progression
• Complimentary
  meals while on shift
• Employee
  assistance programme
• Birthday
  day off

Join Us:

If you are a culinary visionary with a love for Italian
cuisine and the skills to inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now
to become a part of The Arts Club family and lead our Ofelia Kitchen to new
heights.

Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and
work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from
candidates as part of the recruitment process.