Head Chef

Chef & Cook

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The Cheese Bar are looking for a talented Head Chef to join and lead the Back of House team at our floating haven of cheese - The Cheese Barge - in Paddington Central.
We’re an extremely passionate, creative and determined team, with an eye for detail and a strong focus on the customer experience. If you’re passionate about British produce, have a strong understanding of the London restaurant scene, and love cheese as much as we do, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for a dynamic and creative Head Chef to lead and inspire our team and work alongside the Executive Chef to come up with interesting and exciting dishes centred around British cheese. Full training on cheeses is provided, including industry recognised qualifications through the Academy of Cheese, as well as a range of benefits.
Duties include: Running service, overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, and leading and motivating the BOH team. Preparing and serving our menu to a high standard, as per Company specs where applicable, training junior staff on new dishes and SOPs where necessary. Working on menu development, management and implementation of costings, managing food purchasing and storage including liaising with suppliers. Maintaining positive relationships and workflow within BOH team, and between FOH & BOH. Continuously improve product knowledge and understanding of Company ethos, training junior staff where necessary. Maintaining the highest food hygiene and H&S standards within the business and promoting a positive perception of the company at all times, both internally and externally.
A strong knowledge of flavours and palate, with 2-3 years' experience working as a Head or Sous chef in a good calibre of restaurant. An awareness of British Cheese, with an interest to learn and develop a deeper understanding of it as well as a strong understanding of the London restaurant scene, seasonality and British produce. You should be creative, driven and passionate, with the ability to manage and motivate a team. The ideal candidate would have an excellent work ethic, organisation and communication skills and be friendly and approachable.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £38,000 – £40,000 yearly

pin icon1 Sheldon Square, Paddington, Westminster, W2 6TT, London

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Head ChefLondon

Restaurant • 51-250 Employees

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The Cheese Bar is dedicated to championing British cheese. We’re the only fully cheese-focused restaurants in London, with a site in Camden Market, our conveyor belt of cheese dreams in Covent Garden, The Cheese Barge and Rind in Yorkshire.

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