PERUVIAN HEAD CHEF (Full Time) - Cuzco Peruvian Restaurant & Bar

Chef & Cook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established restaurant brand in Greater London is seeking an experienced Peruvian Chef to lead the kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and execute a variety of authentic Peruvian dishes, manage staff and kitchen operations, and ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene. The role offers a full-time position of 40-50 hours per week with competitive salary based on experience and opportunities for growth within the business. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

Staff meals provided during shifts

Long-term opportunity

Potential for growth and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Peruvian Chef, ideally in a leadership or head chef role.
• Strong knowledge of traditional and modern Peruvian cuisine.
• Ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire kitchen operation.
• Prepare and execute authentic Peruvian dishes to a high standard.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen operations

Knowledge of traditional Peruvian dishes

Ability to manage kitchen team

Fluent in Spanish

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

• Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the entire kitchen operation.
  • Prepare and execute authentic Peruvian dishes to a high standard.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of traditional dishes including ceviche, lomo saltado, arroz chaufa, tiraditos, seco de cordero, and many more.
  • Oversee menu consistency, quality control, and presentation.
  • Manage kitchen staff, schedules, and daily operations.
  • Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met at all times.
  • Control stock, ordering, wastage, and kitchen costs.
  • Work closely with management to maintain and develop the menu.

• Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Peruvian Chef, ideally in a leadership or head chef role.
  • Strong knowledge of traditional and modern Peruvian cuisine.
  • Ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team.
  • Fluent in Spanish (English preferred).
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
  • Eligible to work in the.
Working Hours & Details
• Full-time position: minimum 40-50 hours per week.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Staff meals provided during shifts.
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established restaurant brand.
• Potential for growth and development within the business.

• About Miraflores

  Miraflores is a vibrant and well-established Peruvian restaurant and bar in the heart of Southwark. We are passionate about authentic Peruvian cuisine, high-quality ingredients, and delivering a memorable dining experience. We are now looking for an experienced Peruvian Chef to lead our kitchen and uphold the true flavours of Peru.