Beautiful, buzzy neighbourhood spot in Hammersmith is looking for a progressive Head Chef to lead the team and play a crucial role in the growth of this business. This is a busy spot known for excellent cooking and would be best suited to an experienced Head Chef used to cooking brilliant food at high volume while supporting and engaging this tight knit friendly team. Second site also
Day to Day Running of the Kitchen – leading
Rota - Organising monthly rota for kitchen according to budgets
Menu Planning – working closely with the owner to create weekly
seasonal specials alongside a regular menu offering
Team training and development, recipe development, team briefings
and appraisals
Stock Control: Supplier Liaison, Ordering, Invoices, Stock Counting,
Wastage Control
Due Diligence: Hygiene, H&S Records & Cleaning Rosters
Everything is made fresh in house to include all pastries.
About you:
This role would suit a creative head chef who loves to cook and thrives in a busy kitchen environment working within a close knit friendly team
Experienced as a head chef within a foodie cafe /restaurant environment serving a fresh and innovative all day offering
Calm & methodical working approach – self motivated, team spirited, and the desire to part of a growing modern and cutting edge business.
Reliable, creative , hard working & genuine intention to offer long term commitment to next role
Positive attitude able to motivate, inspire and nurture
Benefits
Working for a very supportive owner who is looking to further grow the business with a second site
45 hours no late closes - weekends on a rota
Great potential to further expand on pop up events, launches and guest chef events
Warm and friendly environment to work in
50 - 60 k p/a