New Opening Head Chef

Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef based at Southbank Centre Café.

As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in our reopening, overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations. You will be responsible for developing a dynamic and seasonal menu, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation. Your creativity and leadership will be key in establishing our restaurant as a premier dining destination.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership : Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a cohesive and motivated team environment.
• Food Preparation: Supervise daily food preparation, ensuring all dishes meet our high standards of quality and presentation.
• Quality Control: Maintain rigorous standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety in the kitchen.
• Budget Management: Oversee food costs, inventory, and budget management to ensure financial efficiency.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the management team to synchronize kitchen operations with the overall business strategy and goals.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-quality restaurant.
• Education: Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Creativity: A strong passion for culinary innovation and excellence.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
  
  

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.

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