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Head Chef

Olympus Recruitment
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position is for a Head Chef at an established restaurant group in London specializing in authentic Italian cuisine.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fine dining Italian restaurant, with experience in new restaurant openings preferred.
  • The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, developing menus, training staff, and ensuring food quality and hygiene standards.
  • The restaurant offers a competitive salary and benefits package, although the specific salary is not mentioned in the job description.
  • A deep knowledge of traditional Italian cooking techniques and strong leadership skills are essential for this role.

Head Chef

Are you passionate about Italian cuisine? Do you have the creativity and expertise to lead a kitchen that serves authentic, fine Italian dishes? If so, we want to hear from you.

About Our Client:

Our client is an established restaurant group with various locations across London, known for delivering the finest, authentic Italian cuisine. Their menu is inspired by traditional Italian flavours with a modern twist, and they are dedicated to using fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced locally and from various regions of Italy. They pride themselves on creating a memorable fine-dining experience for every guest.

Head Chef - Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality dishes.
  • Develop and innovate the menu with authentic Italian recipes, seasonal specials, and creative flair.
  • Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
  • Ensure food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards are met at all times.
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships to ensure the kitchen runs efficiently.
  • Collaborate with management to maintain budgetary goals and optimise kitchen operations.
  • Uphold the restaurant's reputation for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Head Chef - Qualifications and Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fine dining or up-scale Italian restaurant.
  • Experience with New Restaurant Openings.
  • Deep knowledge of traditional Italian cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavours (Essential).
  • Passion for delivering exceptional Italian cuisine with a focus on quality and presentation.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
  • Experience leading a large team of different levels.
Why Join Us?
  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen in a well-respected, authentic Italian restaurant.
  • Be a part of a passionate and supportive team.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a skilled & experienced Head Chef with a passion Italian Cuisine and Authenticity, we would love to hear from you! Please click apply today and you will receive a call back within the next 48 hours.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.