Head Chef

1 week ago


London Area, United Kingdom Smyth & Co Full time

Head Chef - Sustainable Upscale British Restaurant


Location: Soho

Salary: £50,000


The Head Chef Role:

As the Head Chef, you will have control over the kitchen's day-to-day operations, closely collaborating with directors to uphold the seasonal ingredient sourcing and menu concept. Your role will involve managing and training a team, creating and cooking a seasonal daily-changing menu, monitoring and achieving budgeted food margins, demonstrating for the kitchen table, ensuring 5-star food and kitchen safety standards, and training front-of-house on dishes and seasonal changes.


We are looking for a Head Chef, or experienced Senior Sous Chef with previous experience in a similar restaurant and with exceptional leadership skills, fostering a positive working environment



Head Chef Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  • WSET levels 1,2&3.
  • Healthy staff meals.
  • Being part of a truly sustainable company.
  • Trips to company farm sites
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • External management and leadership courses.
  • 40% staff discount in all company establishments
  • Company events and social calendar.



Responsibilities:

  • Manage and train a team within budget constraints.
  • Create and cook a seasonal daily-changing menu.
  • Monitor and achieve budgeted food margins.
  • Demonstrate and present for the kitchen table.
  • Adhere to and achieve 5-star food and kitchen safety standards.
  • Train and brief front-of-house on dishes and seasonal changes.



If you are a seasoned Head Chef, or experienced Senior Sous Chef looking for a unique opportunity with a diverse range of benefits, we encourage you to apply through Smyth & Co. Join us in shaping the culinary identity of this exceptional dining establishment.


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