Senior Kitchen Manager

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pachamama Group Full time

The Pachamama Group is a leading hospitality company that delivers exceptional guest experiences at its venues in central London. Each restaurant concept is designed to be a space where guests can enjoy offerings from diverse locales, in an environment that takes them away on a culinary journey. As our Executive Chef, we expect you to contribute to our mission of introducing inspiring hospitality concepts to the London restaurant scene and across the globe. Our philosophy is to do things our way and make the impossible possible.

We are currently looking for an Executive Chef for our venue in Chelsea - Chicama. Chicama is a seafood restaurant in Chelsea with a menu inspired by the coastal food of Peru and the bold flavors of Peruvian cuisine.

As an experienced Executive Chef, we trust in your ability to step into our vibrant restaurant environment and hit the ground running, leveraging your proven skills and management expertise.

The responsibilities would be familiar to you:

  • Direct all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup
  • Maintain kitchen equipment as needed
  • Supervise chefs and work on building a strong team
  • Resolve issues as they arise to ensure the continuation of food service
  • Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure efficiency
  • Plan menus and set prices based on the availability of ingredients
  • Make sure that all staff adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen
  • Inspect raw and cooked food to guarantee quality
  • Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager and owners to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the venue
  • Direct monthly inventories
  • Maintain vendor relationships
  • Recruit and train chefs and kitchen staff

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of progressive culinary experience including 3+ in an Executive Chef role
  • Experience and knowledge of Peruvian/Latin cuisine
  • A degree or diploma in culinary arts or a related field from a reputable culinary school preferred. Otherwise, extensive practical experience
  • Proven track record of strong leadership abilities to effectively manage kitchen staff and maintain a positive and productive work environment
  • Ability to remain productive in a high-pressure environment
  • The ability to innovate and introduce creative twists to traditional Peruvian dishes
  • Strong attention to detail

Benefits and Opportunities:

  • Attractive annual salary based on your skills and experience
  • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner to minimize your grocery bills
  • Generous staff discount at all group's restaurants
  • Comprehensive on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge
  • Referral scheme with a £300 bonus for a successful candidate

Other Benefits:

  • A friendly and fun work environment fostering respect and teamwork
  • 28 days of holiday, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life
  • Psychological, financial, and legal support available through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Emergency advance payments available in exceptional circumstances
  • Opportunities for career development, regular appraisals to discuss progress and perspectives

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