Head Chef - Barbican Centre

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Head Chef to join their vibrant team at a renowned London venue. This role involves leading a talented kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, you will have the opportunity to influence menu development and drive the culinary experience. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence, this position offers a fantastic chance to grow within a prestigious company that values inclusivity and career progression.

Benefits

Free lunch during shifts

Complimentary tea and coffee

Monthly allowance for Benugo venues

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick leave

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts via Hapi app

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dishes.
• Manage costs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Menu Development

Food Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Cost Management

Job description

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When we founded Benugo 23 years ago, we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand extends from our award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s most beloved public spaces and visitor attractions.

Find out more about us at

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to join the team at Barbican Centre.

The Barbican Kitchen is situated in the Barbican Estate, City of London. It operates year-round as a Café/Restaurant from 10 am to 8 pm, Monday to Sunday. The restaurant offers freshly made pizza, sandwiches, salads, and a selection of street food.

Shifts: 5 days out of 7, including weekends

Contract: Permanent

About the Head Chef role:

• Plan, organize, and lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional, fresh, and seasonal food to specifications, maintaining taste and quality standards
• Drive sales and monitor costs through responsible ordering with quality and preferred suppliers
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health and safety, and COSHH regulations
• Manage rotas and scheduling according to business needs
• Coach, train, and develop the team
• Collaborate with the group Executive Chef on menu development

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about designing, creating, and delivering exceptional dishes
• Experienced in high-volume kitchen operations
• Commercially aware, understanding profit margins, purchasing, budgets, labor, and food costs

Additional Information

Benugo fosters a culture of inclusivity and progression. We maintain a family-like environment and offer benefits such as:

• Free lunch during shifts
• Complimentary tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance for use at any Benugo venue
• Competitive pay rates
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave benefits
• Company sick leave and annual leave
• Opportunities for career development within a rapidly growing, prestigious company
• Employee discounts at retailers and fitness providers via the Hapi app
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders