Head Chef - Mexican Restaurant

The Restaurant Recruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a Mexican cuisine restaurant in Streatham Hill, London. The successful candidate will lead a team of chefs, develop creative menus, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. This full-time position offers a salary between £33K to £36K per year for candidates with strong leadership skills and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• At least several years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage a diverse team effectively.
• Strong understanding of customer service and dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient service.
• Mentor kitchen staff and encourage teamwork.
• Develop and implement innovative menus.

Skills

Proven experience as a Head Chef or accomplished Sous Chef

Experience in Mexican or Tex Mex cuisine

Strong leadership skills

Extensive knowledge of food production techniques

Familiarity with food safety regulations

Excellent organisational skills

Passion for cooking

Job description

Overview

Head Chef. 33K to 36K per year. Full time Head Chef opportunity in Streatham Hill. We are looking for an accomplished Senior Sous Chef from a large known brand or an experienced Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead an independently owned Mexican cuisine restaurant and bar in Streatham Hill.

You will lead a brigade of 4/5 chefs in an established brand. I am accomplished restaurateur myself, we can talk openly about the opportunity and your experience to ensure this is the right next step for you. There are a few other opportunities we can discuss; perhaps there is another role where your development would be better aligned if this opportunity is not quit right.

THE BUSINESS: A Mexican themed restaurant and cocktail bar recently completed a full refurbishment re-opening in a few weeks. An independent brand located in Streatham, established for almost 30 years under the same family ownership; the team have a few restaurant locations in London. The brigade is a team of x4/5 chefs with x8/10 FOH servers. You would lead a Sous Chef, Potentially up to x3 CDP chefs/Commis Chef and a KP. Open from 12h00 lunch through dinner closing at 23h30 on weekdays and just after midnight on weekends.

Your Experience

• Proven experience as a Head Chef (or accomplished Sous Chef from a larger known high street brand).
• Experience in Mexican or Tex Mex cuisine.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Extensive knowledge of food production techniques, culinary trends, and kitchen management.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices in a professional kitchen setting.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for cooking and creating memorable dining experiences for guests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food production and service.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
• Develop and implement innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends while meeting customer preferences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Manage inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs to maximise profitability.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in training new staff members on cooking techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen procedures.

Look forward to supporting you.