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Small International restaurant group – Seasonal Modern contemporary European restaurant based in Central London – 60 seats - £60.00 Average Spend per person - Brigade of 14 Chefs

• Oversee the entire operation of the kitchen ensuring high standards are always adhered to
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items, their preparation, and garnishment; Whilst using seasonal produce, maintain food quality and presentation standards and control of food safety
• Coach the brigade on effectively managing costs while maintaining the recipe standards, and the cooking and preparation procedures
• Achieves culinary operational objectives, improve cost structure by improving BOH operating efficiency by maximizing the productivity of the staff
• Lead by example and assist with the training of all chefs demonstrating a passion for food throughout

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and creative Head Chef to join this successful restaurant group.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role. This must have included overseeing at least a brigade of 12 to 15 chefs with constant mentoring, training and coordinating of the entire kitchen’s team and its financials.

This restaurant group is a young company and they foster ambition and hard work. They are looking for a bright and driven individual to take control of the role and make it their own.

• Have a proven track record in managing large brigade in a busy open kitchen environment
• Creative and able to create new dishes under the DNA guideline
• Be hands‑on with your teams, developing them and inspiring them to be the best they can be
• Operating profitable organized kitchen operations. Health & Safety, training, recruitment, development
• Experience of fine dining, Modern European, French British cuisine
• Michelin star experience would be great for this role
• Proven ability to cost and implement new menus and procedures
• Previous experience of working in an open kitchen
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• A perceptive leader with a real passion for building a strong team
• Financial awareness, problem‑solving skills
• Forward‑thinking - the ability "to think outside of the box" Ambition to continually drive the business forward

• Basic Salary 45 to 60k depending on experience
• 5 days a week / 7 shifts
• Bonus Scheme
• Holidays as per company policy
• Other benefits to be discussed directly with the employer