Urgent! Head/Senior Chef

Access Appointments Consultancy Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Japanese ramen brand in Central London is seeking a Head/Senior Chef. The role involves leading the kitchen team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing training. Competitive salary starts at £30K with potential incentives up to £48K, reflecting the culinary expertise required.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical duties during shifts.
• Essential knowledge of Japanese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Motivating staff and creating a positive atmosphere for colleagues and customers.
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Managing stock accurately and addressing team issues.

Skills

Knowledge of Japanese food

Motivational skills

Training management

Job description

Central London | - £35K (Basic salary -£30K + Incentive) | Ref. VAC-13684

Our client, an award-winning Japanese ramen brand, is urgently seeking a Head/Senior Chef.

Role and Responsibilities

The Chef will typically undertake the duties of the BOH Team Leader and be responsible for:

1. Motivating staff and creating a positive atmosphere for colleagues and customers.
2. Managing and organizing training plans for the team and ensuring all new starter paperwork is completed.
3. Addressing team issues such as attendance, lateness, performance, and personality clashes.
4. Ensuring strict adherence to food safety and health & safety procedures, including pest control, accurate completion of due diligence paperwork, and training BOH Team Leaders.
5. Managing stock accurately.
6. Presenting and following up on maintenance issues in the kitchen, liaising with the General Manager and Operations Manager for solutions.
7. Seeking support from the Operations Manager when needed.
8. Understanding procedures for managing unplanned Environmental Health issues and helping the company achieve a 5-star Hygiene rating.
9. Performing other duties as requested by senior management.

Experience/Skills required

1. Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical duties during shifts.
2. Knowledge of Japanese food is essential.

Urgent! Head/Senior Chef

Central London | - £35K (Basic salary -£30K + Incentive) | Ref. VAC-13684

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Additional opportunity in Central London (City Area) up to £48K/year.