Head Chef - Elveden Forest

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen as a Head Chef and lead a talented team in crafting authentic Latin American dishes. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary creativity and passion in a lively environment. With a commitment to unforgettable dining experiences, you'll be at the heart of our restaurant's success. Enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous employee discounts, and a supportive wellness program. If you're ready to bring fun and flavor to every dish, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% Employee Discount

25% Friends and Family Discount

Flexible Working Opportunities

Referral Bonus

24/7 Virtual GP

Free Meals on Shift

Discounted Gym Membership

Access to Wages Before Pay Day

Discounts on Merlin Entertainment

Competitions and Team Parties

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Latin American cuisine and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Create and update menus with exciting Latin American dishes.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Menu Development

Time Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

POS Systems

Job description

Lead Our Culinary Adventure as a Head Chef!

Are you a creative and passionate Head Chef, ready to take the reins in a vibrant kitchen? Look no further! At Las Iguanas, we’re dedicated to crafting unforgettable dining experiences, vibrant energy, and a sense of escape. Recognised as a Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2024’, our South American-inspired urban cantina is where passion meets flavour, and our kitchen is the beating heart of our restaurant. If you can handle the heat and bring a sprinkle of fun to every dish, we want you!

We are delighted to be able to reward our Head Chefs with:

• 50% Employee Discount off food and drink across all Big Table Group Brands.
• 25% Friends and Family Discount
• Negotiable contracts and flexible working opportunities are available
• Referral bonus
• We Care program including: 24/7 virtual GP, second medical opinion, mental health support and counselling, Get Fit Program, healthy diet support.
• Free meals on shift
• Access to wages before pay day
• Salary Finance - access to savings and loans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounts on Merlin Entertainment, Alton Towers, Legoland, etc.
• Lots of competitions including opportunities to win trips to Mexico, Brazil, and Cuba! Not to mention our amazing team parties.
• Spend and Save giving access to hundreds of online retailers, with the added bonus of 10% cash back

We aim to give our guests a great time, every time! A career back of house is made for those who love to cook up a feast!

As a Head Chef, you will develop and celebrate your kitchen career every day, cooking with authentic flavours and bold ingredients from Latin America. You will be responsible for leading our kitchen team to guide our guests’ taste buds towards that true Latin American experience.

Ready to lead with flavour and flair? Join us as a Head Chef at Las Iguanas!