Chefs - Executive/Head Chef

Company Profile

This established, multi award winning Restaurant Brasserie & Bar is a firm favourite within the West London area.

Featuring open plan Dining Rooms, Cocktail Bar, Terrace & Well Equipped Kitchen, menus offer inspired, high end Brasserie dishes utilizing predominately Organic & Free Range Ingredients from around the UK.

Open from early to late, 7 days per week – seasonal Brunch, Lunch & Dinner menus – this vibrant eatery attracts busy custom on a daily basis (peaking in summer months).

Covers: 150 – 400 plus covers per day

Role

Working closely with the Owner & General Manager on site, responsibilities will include all areas of kitchen management:

Menu Design & Development – Costings & Spec Sheets

Daily running of the kitchen – team direction & delegation (4 – 6 chefs on duty)

Stock control: supplier liaison, purchasing, invoices, weekly stock audits, GP figure reporting & & wastage control

Chef recruitment, training & development, rosters & time sheets, personnel files

Due Diligence: Hygiene Records & Procedures, Cleaning Rosters

Staff & Management meetings & involvement in Marketing

Candidate Profile

Proven Head Chef experience gained within a comparable business – quality casual dining Restaurant / Brasserie with knowledge of British & Mediterranean cuisine an essential

Strong Leadership, Creative, Organisation, Communication & Technical Skill

Genuine Passion to Cook with ability to deliver high volume covers under pressure

Strong on Due Diligence – up to date on current Hygiene Legislation

Genuine intention to offer long term commitment to next role

Salary & Benefits

£40,000 – £45,000 Basic Start Salary + Excellent Bonus Incentives (P&L related)

3 Months Probationary Period:Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews

Benefits: Well Structured & Professional Working Environment + External Courses

Working Hours:50 – 55 Hrs P/Wk over 5 Days (7 Shifts)

Meals on Duty + Chef Uniform

Paid Annual Leave

September 2012 Start date

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK – Verification of Documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process

£40k - £45k pa