Head Chef - London, United Kingdom - SMYTH & CO LUXURY CONSULTANTS LTD

Description

Head Chef - 2 Michelin Star Restaurant

Location: London
Salary: £65,000 - £68,000

Smyth & Co. is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity on behalf of our esteemed client, a renowned 2 Michelin Star Restaurant located in a fabulous luxury 5 star hotel. We are seeking an exceptionally talented Head Chef to lead the culinary team and uphold the restaurant's exceptional reputation for modern British cuisine.

About the Restaurant: Situated in the heart of West London, our client's restaurant offers a stunning view of the city skyline and provides a sophisticated yet welcoming ambiance for diners. The service style combines modernity with the elegance of fine dining, creating an unforgettable culinary journey for guests.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Discounts within all restaurants in the group and at various London stores.
• Pension contributions
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous development and career advancement in a prestigious culinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the culinary team with creativity, precision, and finesse, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with our client's esteemed Group Executive Chef, a well-known figure in the culinary world, to execute the culinary vision and maintain the restaurant's exceptional reputation.
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, cooking techniques, and quality control, to consistently deliver a world-class dining experience.
• Inspire and mentor our client's talented kitchen brigade, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, and training to optimize productivity, efficiency, and performance, while maintaining a positive and supportive work environment.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards, as well as compliance with all regulatory requirements, to uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Drive innovation and creativity in the kitchen, staying abreast of culinary trends, sourcing the finest ingredients, and pushing the boundaries of modern British cuisine.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a Michelin-starred restaurant, with a minimum of 3 years' recent Michelin experience.
• Expertise in modern British cuisine and a passion for culinary innovation.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve excellence.
• Strong organizational and management abilities, with a focus on efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Impeccable culinary skills, with a commitment to delivering flawless dishes that delight the senses.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work 5 days on, 2 days off, with 5 working doubles.

Join Us: If you are a top-level culinary professional seeking an exclusive opportunity to lead a 2 Michelin Star kitchen and showcase your talent on a global stage, we invite you to apply for the position of Head Chef. Join us and be part of an exceptional culinary journey that celebrates the finest in modern British cuisine.

Must have a right to work in the UK