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The Old Vic seeks a Head Chef to oversee food provision in their new Backstage venue. The role involves managing a kitchen team, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape culinary offerings and enhance community engagement through food and beverage services.
Department/Team:Backstage Food and Beverage
Hours:45 hours per week, on a shift basis across Monday-Sunday (initially Monday to Saturday, with potential expansion to Sundays)
Location:Backstage, The Old Vic, The Cut, London, SE1 8NB
Salary:£45,000 per annum
Direct reports:Sous-chef, 3 x Chef de Parties, 2 x Kitchen Porters
Backstage
Backstage is a project for the future – a six-storey space dedicated to creativity, education, and community, located next to our historic building.
In partnership with award-winning architects Haworth Tompkins, we have built a low-carbon building that includes:
We believe Backstage enhances The Old Vic's future by providing a welcoming space for our community and future generations.
The F&B offer at Backstage mainly covers the ground and first-floor cafes and bars, extending to event catering and grab-and-go options for the theatre.
With a capacity of 181 (61 seats), Backstage is open to the public.
The daytime artisanal cafe serves excellent coffee and baked goods, creating a vibrant space where culture meets community.
In the evening, the same space becomes an inviting bar offering a social dining experience with small plates, celebrating cultural diversity and a lively atmosphere.
The initial winter/spring menu is being developed by an external chef; the first menu creation for summer will be a key focus.
The Team
The Backstage F&B team manages all food and beverage activities within Backstage and The Old Vic theatre, including the kitchen team comprising the Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Parties, and Kitchen Porters.
Role summary
The Head Chef is responsible for all food provision at The Old Vic, overseeing the Backstage kitchen and team, and menu development and execution for various outlets and events.
Areas of responsibility
Kitchen
Customer Service
Management
Backstage Responsibilities & Logistics
Events
General
This list is not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate will demonstrate: