Head Chef - Pall Mall, London

Royal Automobile Club; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exclusive private members club is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations at its prestigious Pall Mall location. This role involves managing a large team of chefs and kitchen porters, ensuring the delivery of 5-star culinary experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and food quality. Join a forward-thinking organization that values heritage, excellence, and sustainability, and take the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private Health Insurance

Free meals on duty

Paid birthday day off

Generous pension

Christmas off in Pall Mall

Perkbox discount scheme

European RAC cover

Interest-free season ticket loan

Employer-paid health cash plan

Qualifications

• 5 Star experience in high-end kitchen operations.
• Strong management skills to lead a large kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations for multiple restaurants and events.
• Manage budget requirements and ensure high standards of food quality.

Skills

Advance food hygiene

Management and Leadership Skills

Budget planning and monitoring

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer literate in Word and Excel

High level of attention to detail

Flexible and Adaptable

Job description

Head Chef - Pall Mall, London

The Royal Automobile Club is an exclusive world-class private members club, with 2 stunning clubhouses in London and Epsom. Providing a first-class service offering accommodation, dining, sports and leisure facilities for the enjoyment of our members and guests.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus
• Private HealthInsurance
• Free meals on duty
• Paid birthday day off
• Generous pension
• Christmas off in Pall Mall
• Perkbox discount scheme
• European RAC cover
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Employer-paid health cash plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff parties

Purpose of the role:

To lead the day to day operations of the kitchen, which includes 4 restaurant and a large banqueting and events function, delivering standards as set and approved with the Executive Chef, produce 5 star standards of food and continually strive for perfection and high levels of member satisfaction.

Responsible for up to 60 chefs and 30 kitchen porters.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the budget requirement as set out by the Club Management Committee and board, food cost, wage costs and all another budget costs attached to the department.
• Develop a strong team to deliver the business requirement.
• Work with suppliers in order to improve food cost.
• Maintain and implement standard operating procedures to ensure a consistent delivery of excellence and positive member experience.
• Manage through the Back of House Manager/Supervisor all operational and associated production areas to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with club guidelines and the legal requirement.
• Promote the Clubs EGS strategy and actively embed into the department.

A full job description is available upon request.

About you:

• Advance food hygiene
• 5 Star experience
• Management and Leadership Skills
• Computer literate in Word and Excel
• Budget planning and monitoring
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and Adaptable

Club Values: HEARTS

Heritage- Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club
Excellence- Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day.
Accountability- Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism.
Respect- Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues.
Trust– Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity.
Sustainability– Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation.

Leadership Behaviours:

Be Empowering

Be Brave

Be Inspiring

Be Fair

Be Collaborative

Be Open

Please visit our website for more information about our Club Vision and Values.

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