Head Chef Job

Greycoat Lumleys; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary field seeks a skilled Head Chef to manage two restaurants in London. This role includes significant responsibilities such as menu planning, team leadership, and maintaining high food safety standards. The position offers an excellent holiday package and a supportive work environment. Ideal for an experienced chef looking to showcase their skills while ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

30 days holiday allowance

Guaranteed bonuses

21% pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Gift voucher for successful referrals

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen team and developing contemporary menus.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality food service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan seasonal menu cycles for two restaurants.
• Manage ingredient sourcing and stock management.
• Lead kitchen team with daily briefings and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety Standards

Team Management

Budget Management

Job description

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Opportunity: Head Chef

We are seeking a Head Chef to oversee two restaurants and 12 chefs at one of London’s oldest institutes. This role offers an exceptional holiday package, including all bank holidays and school holidays off, 6 weeks in summer, and two weeks over Christmas, totaling only 195 working days per year.

Benefits include a 30-day holiday allowance, guaranteed bonuses, tronc, and a 21% pension contribution.

The role involves managing breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, with service capacities of up to 300 for breakfast and 600 for lunch. Dinner service is smaller. Flexibility to work mornings or evenings is expected, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and plan 6-week cycle menus considering seasonal changes and themed days.
• Ensure provision of seasonal, locally sourced, and high-standard food.
• Produce food timely for smooth service.
• Manage ingredient sourcing, inventory, and supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate stock ordering and stocktaking.
• Manage and develop the kitchen team, including briefings, meetings, and personal development.
• Uphold standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety in compliance with legal and food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with senior teams to meet budgetary and service standards.

If interested or to refer a friend, please contact us. We offer a £100 gift voucher for successful referrals!