Head Chef — Creative Thai Fine Dining in Central London

Plaza Khao Gaeng; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dine Out Allowance

Lunch for 2 after probation

Up to 50% off dining across JKS

CODE App membership

Health, legal, money and debt support

24/7 Doctor & prescription services

Job summary

Chaiyo Group in London is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead an extraordinary new chapter in a landmark fine dining Thai restaurant opening in Central London. You will shape cuisine, mentor the kitchen team and drive the kitchen operation with passion for quality and Thai hospitality.

In partnership with JKS Restaurants, you will work with a world-class team on menu development, sourcing provenance and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high quality Restaurant.
• A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a kitchen brigade.
• Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas.
• Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing.
• A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures.

Responsibilities

• As Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes and specials; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Executive Chef.
• You will manage the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team.

Skills

Head Chef

Senior Sous Chef

Creativity

Attention to detail

Staff costs

Scheduling

Purchasing

Menu costing

Health & Safety

Job description

Chaiyo Group in London is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead an extraordinary new chapter in a landmark fine dining Thai restaurant opening in Central London. You will shape cuisine, mentor the kitchen team and drive the kitchen operation with passion for quality and Thai hospitality.

In partnership with JKS Restaurants, you will work with a world-class team on menu development, sourcing provenance and maintaining high standards.