Head Chef

Chef & Cook

13 April 2024237 views

Head Chef
La Nonna Pasta Fresca
We work in an open kitchen so the customers can see us do what we do best! Our working hours are incredibly work-life balance friendly, having two days off per week, Monday being fixed as we are closed and all other days, you'll never work later than 11pm.
We need chefs who will:
Be able to develop dishes seasonally and understand the GP food costing in general.
Work closely with all team members, as we are a one team approach
Produce and prepare food to the agreed standard and within agreed timescales
Adhere stringently to all food hygiene and health & safety legislation at all times
Work with us to build an exceptional reputation and hunger for our food!
Be searching for a hands-on role.

The Ideal Candidate will:
Have previously worked with fresh pasta and Italian cuisine is essential
Have excellent knowledge of running a kitchen.
Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed
Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience
Be passionate about food and the ingredients they work with
Have at least 1 year experience in a structured kitchen environment as a Head Chef
Be an exceptional communicator
Have experience on running a kitchen during service
Have a great work ethic that they can inspire the team
Be calm under pressure, and work using their own initiative

Hours
The hours would be 48 hours per week, having two days off per week, including Mondays. Our Restaurant closes at 10pm, so you will rarely work past 11pm (even on weekends).
We are looking for a chef with experience as a Head Chef that is looking to to join our team in Brixton for our 45 cover restaurant specialising in fresh pasta within the vibrant Brixton Market.
The Concept:
La Nonna is an independent neighbourhood Italian restaurant bringing artisan-crafted fresh pasta plates to the heart of Brixton’s vibrant and bustling Market Row. Celebrating the best of speciality and seasonal produce from Italy and the UK, La Nonna is all about humble, honest and uncomplicated cooking in an intimate relaxed open kitchen environment.
History of La Nonna -
La Nonna Pasta Fresca is a fresh pasta concept started in 2018 in Flat Iron Square as a street food stall and after opening the second street food restaurant and due to the popularity of the food we have decided to open a bricks and mortar site. We take pride in making everything from scratch with a passion using the freshest ingredients and keeping true to our Italian Nonna. The Brixton site is a modern take on a Trattoria with cocktails, wines and the freshest pasta in town inside the atmospheric bustle of Brixton Market.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Expert
  • Employment
    Full-time

pin icon389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, Lambeth, SW9 8LQ, London

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