Head Chef, Pan-Asian Kitchen & Sushi, Open Kitchen

Collins King & Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Sponsorship opportunities

Job summary

Collins King & Associates in the north of the country is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a new contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant and drive exceptional standards. You will head a kitchen of 10+ chefs, creating a Japanese and Chinese menu and delivering an immersive dining experience.

You will oversee stock control, labour planning and HACCP compliance, while mentoring the team and shaping operation excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a quality-led restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Pan-Asian cuisine including Sushi, Robata, Wok and Tempura.
• Experience opening a new restaurant or concept is advantageous.
• Inspiring leader with ability to mentor and retain a 10+ person team.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness including stock control and labour management.
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety, Health & Safety and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and drive exceptional culinary standards.
• Develop and deliver an authentic Pan-Asian menu focusing on Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
• Mentor, develop and retain a 10+ chef team and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and labour management to optimise costs.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and HACCP procedures.

Skills

Pan-Asian cuisine

Sushi

Robata

Wok cookery

Tempura

Leadership

Stock control

Labour management

Food safety

HACCP

Organisational skills

Job description

Collins King & Associates in the north of the country is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a new contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant and drive exceptional standards. You will head a kitchen of 10+ chefs, creating a Japanese and Chinese menu and delivering an immersive dining experience.

You will oversee stock control, labour planning and HACCP compliance, while mentoring the team and shaping operation excellence.