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Head Chef - 1910 - London

Chef y Cocinero

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Join our growing Mexican restaurant team and lead a busy, passionate kitchen!


We are 1910 Cantina, a traditional Mexican restaurant with a contemporary twist, seeking for an experienced and reliable Head Chef to join our passionate team, to provide great food and showcasing the best that Mexico has to offer.
This is a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with busy services throughout the week and especially at weekends. We need someone who thrives under pressure, maintains high standards, and enjoys to lead a strong team. Experience managing a busy kitchen environment and maintaining excellent food safety standards is essential. Knowledge of Mexican gastronomy or similar cuisines is consider important, along with a willingness to learn, develop, and contribute creatively to our menu


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Preparing and cooking dishes to a high standard.
  • Develop recipes and support menu creation.
  • Create and manage staff rotas.
  • Oversee stock takes, inventory control, and ordering.
  • Manage food costs, waste control, and supplier relationships.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
  • Train, motivate, and support kitchen team members.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
  • Work effectively during busy services, weekends, and events.

Requirements:


  • HACCP Level 3 certified.
  • Food Allergens certification.
  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen role.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong kitchen lidership, teamwork and management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing rotas and kitchen operations.
  • Knowledge of food costs, stock control, and waste management.
  • Valid right to work in the UK (deal breaker)
  • Knowledge of Mexican gastronomy or similar cuisines.
  • Eager to learn, develop, and bring new ideas to the kitchen.
  • Availability to work flexible shifts from daytime through to evening, including Sundays and weekends, aswell as an event.

What We Offer:


  • Immediate start available.
  • Opportunity to join a well-established and busy restaurant.
  • Supportive team and career development opportunities.

-Free staff meals
-Service charge 100% for the staff
-Discounts at our other sites
-Staff parties
-Tacos and tequila!


If you're passionate about food, work well under pressure, and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

  • Experiencia
    Se requiere
  • Idiomas
    Inglés – Avanzado
  • Jornada
    Completa
  • Horario
    5-6 days a week, 45-50hrs a week
  • Salario
    desde 45.000 £ anual
  • Inicio
    Incorporación inmediata

pin icon277 New King's Road, Hurlingham, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 4RD, London

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En JOB TODAY desde marzo, 2020

We are a Mexican restaurant, focusing on authentic Mexican food, tequila and Mezcal, as well as providing a lively a welcoming atmopshere.

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