Kitchen consultant

Smoke and smash; East Ham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A modern restaurant in East Ham is seeking an experienced Kitchen Consultant / Chef Consultant. The ideal candidate needs proven culinary skills and the ability to optimize kitchen operations. Responsibilities include creating menus, developing recipes, and providing training to kitchen staff. This part-time position offers a pay range of £12.21 – £20 per hour with an immediate start. Join a dynamic team focused on bold and flavorful comfort food.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, culinary consultant, or kitchen trainer.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen management.
• Ability to teach clearly to beginners.

Responsibilities

• Create a well-structured, cost-effective menu.
• Develop clear, consistent recipes.
• Provide culinary training to staff.
• Optimize kitchen workflow for efficiency.
• Guide ingredient sourcing and costing.
• Establish quality assurance standards.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Menu engineering

Teaching skills

Creativity in food presentation

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and creative Kitchen Consultant / Chef Consultant to help develop and elevate our culinary operations. This role is ideal for a professional chef who excels in menu development, recipe creation, kitchen setup, and hands‑on training.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Development: Create a well‑structured, cost‑effective, concept‑appropriate menu, including signature dishes, seasonal items and specialty offerings.
• Recipe Creation & Standardization: Develop clear, consistent recipes with detailed preparation steps, portion sizes and plating guidelines.
• Culinary Training: Provide one‑on‑one or team training on preparing each dish, including cooking techniques, ingredient handling, timing and presentation.
• Kitchen Workflow Optimization: Assess current kitchen operations and recommend improvements for efficiency, safety and quality control.
• Ingredient Sourcing & Costing: Guide the selection of suppliers, help with ingredient costing and ensure recipes meet profit‑margin targets.
• Quality Assurance: Establish standards for taste, presentation, prep work and cleanliness to maintain a consistent dining experience.
• Operational Support: Assist with menu launches, kitchen organization and developing prep lists or station guides.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, culinary consultant or kitchen trainer.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu engineering and kitchen management.
• Ability to teach and communicate clearly, even to beginners.
• Creativity with food presentation and recipe development.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

Ideal Candidate

A chef who is passionate about teaching, innovative in the kitchen and capable of turning a culinary vision into a well‑executed, profitable menu.

Employment Details

Experience: Not required
Employment: Part‑time
Salary: £12.21 – £20 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Smoke & Smash

We are a new restaurant dedicated to serving bold, flavorful comfort food with a modern twist. Our specialty? Perfectly crafted smash burgers and juicy grilled chicken dishes that keep our customers coming back.