Senior CDP

Super 8 Restaurants Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant independent restaurant group is seeking a Senior CDP to join their Kitchen Team in Westminster. The role requires maintaining high food standards, managing a kitchen section, and developing junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 2 years of kitchen experience and a strong passion for cooking. Benefits include 28 days of leave, training resources, and discounts at the restaurants.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

50% discount at all restaurants

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Contribution towards work laptop

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen.
• Confidence in training and developing staff.
• A love for cooking and creating unique dishes.
• Full UK right to work documents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to maintain high food preparation and presentation standards.
• Oversee and manage the assigned kitchen section.
• Lead daily briefings for your team.
• Develop training plans for junior staff.
• Conduct routine inspections for hygiene compliance.
• Support Sous Chefs during busy service periods.

Skills

Training and developing junior team members

High standards of food preparation

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Knowledge of food safety standards

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a Senior CDP to join our Kitchen Team! If you are CDP level, we're also open to talking - we're looking for great talent who want to explore their career opportunities with us.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with our senior kitchen team to maintain consistently high standards of food preparation and presentation, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Oversee and manage your assigned kitchen section, coordinating daily prep schedules and ensuring smooth operations.
• Lead daily briefings for your section team to set expectations and assign responsibilities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training plans tailored to the needs of junior staff, focusing on essential skills such as food preparation, presentation, and efficient workflow.
• Monitor progress and assess training effectiveness, adjusting programmes as needed to ensure continuous improvement and high performance.
• Conduct routine inspections of your section to ensure compliance with internal and external hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure that all team members strictly adhere to food safety practices, including proper handling, storage, and labelling of ingredients.
• Serve as primary support to Sous Chefs during high-volume service periods, providing backup and troubleshooting as required.
• Address any issues that arise during service quickly and efficiently to maintain consistent quality.
• Maintain knowledge of our produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredient selection.
• Ensure a strong understanding of food safety standards and legislative requirements to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen, where excellence is consistent on every plate.
• You're confident in training and developing junior team members.
• A love for cooking and creating unique dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

About Super 8

Super 8 is a small, independent group of unique restaurants. We believe that beautiful produce and authentic cooking can thrive in fun, atmospheric restaurants that are as rewarding to work in as they are to dine in. We're known for our innovative farming partnerships and progressive team development programmes. Over the years, Smoking Goat, Kiln, Brat, Brat Climpson's Arch, and Mountain have earned accolades including Michelin stars, recognition in the World's 50 Best, National Restaurant Awards, and the World Restaurant Awards.

What’s in it for you

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme-recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.