Head Chef (Westfield)

Gravity Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals at work

50% off food & drink

Annual parties

Rewards for referrals (£100-£1000)

Employee assistance program

Company pension

Training & development

Bonus up to £6,000

Job summary

Gravity Recruit is seeking a Head Chef for a busy Westfield restaurant in London. You will lead a skilled kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, drive quality, and mentor junior staff while ensuring smooth service.

You must have at least 2 years in a Head Chef role, strong food safety knowledge, stock control and par level management, and comfort with ordering systems. A supportive, hands-on approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with minimum 2 years in role.
• Experience managing a team of chefs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health and safety compliance.
• Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering.
• Familiarity with kitchen ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Ensure strict health and safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage stock, orders and par levels to control costs.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Head Chef experience

People management

Food safety compliance

Stock control & par levels

Job description

We are looking for a Head Chef to join a busy / fast paced restaurant in Westfield.

Our clients kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen.

Salary offer of up to £47,600 includes earnings received through Tronc.

Base salary of £44,000

And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000!

Our client have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following.

What the client can offer you:

• Free fresh meals at work
• 50% off all food and drink when dining in their restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends.
• We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!
• Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend)
• Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing.
• Company pension
• Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond
• A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year!

What the client is looking for:

• Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food.
• Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role.
• Experience managing a team of chefs.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations
• Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering.
• Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering.