Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Head Chef for its new Orleans Smokehouse in Upper Norwood, London. The successful candidate will lead a team in delivering exceptional Southern BBQ cuisine, while ensuring high standards in kitchen operations and team management. This role also offers perks such as a quarterly bonus scheme, discounts, and support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Paid-for qualifications

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discount on gym memberships

Private medical and dental plans

Pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free employee helpline support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Passion for Southern BBQ cuisine.
• Strong leadership and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Recruit and develop a team focused on BBQ food excellence.
• Achieve business goals and targets.

Skills

Team Management

Cooking Skills

Mentoring

Customer Service

Job description

Following the resounding success of our first Orleans Smokehouse site in Solihull, we have an exciting opportunity to join us as Head Chef of our new opening: Orleans Smokehouse - Upper Norwood! As Head Chef, you’ll work alongside the management team to help bring to life the vision of this new brand. You’ll recruit and grow a team capable of delivering mouth-watering Slow n’ Low BBQ food, and manage all areas of the kitchen, from training and mentoring to overseeing food ordering and preparation.

Orleans Smokehouse is inspired by the flavours of New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s perfect for relaxed get-togethers to enjoy the succulent barbecue food lovingly smoked by our pitmasters. There’s no better place in the world to be.

This role comes with the added optional benefit of onsite accommodation, comprising 3 bedrooms.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Quarterly bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with paid-for qualifications
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family
• Discount on gym memberships
• Private medical and dental plans - to keep you safe, secure, and always smiling
• Pension scheme, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and free shares
• Free employee helpline to support you with whatever life throws at you

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…

• Take a hands-on approach to helping develop this new brand
• Support the General Manager to grow a new team in advance of opening
• Manage multiple menu options, and be passionate about delivering the best Southern Slow n’ Low BBQ food in town
• Train and mentor your team to become experts capable of delivering great hospitality
• Work to create a family-friendly atmosphere of togetherness and generosity
• Strive towards and achieve business targets including guest and financial measures