Head Chef

Chef & Cook

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A fantastic opportunity at an iconic daytime cafe for a talented, creative head chef with experience in producing excellent seasonal brunch, lunch and afternoon tea menus to lead a small team in our savoury kitchen.
Job Title: Head Chef, full-time
Location: Near Victoria Station
Team Size: 3 to 4 chefs
Cafe Size: 40 covers

Kitchen Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm

We offer:
Daytime work hours: 45 hrs per week, 8 am to 5 pm, five days per week (flexible Mon to Sun)
Fantastic life-work balance: evenings off
Earnings between £40,000 to 45,000 p/a, including service charges depending on experience
Christmas Day - off
Bupa Dental Health Insurance
Access to Mental Health Helpline
Free lunch while on shift
50% Staff Discount on Parlour Cakes
A cake on your birthday
Wagestream - access to advance wages
Opportunity to develop and shape our savoury menu direction

Key responsibilities:
  • Oversee and run the savoury kitchen, lead the team and service
  • Ensure consistency and a high level of food quality and presentation
  • Ensure smooth operations and efficiency
  • Lead, mentor and inspire a small team of chefs and nurture collaborative teamwork
  • Seasonal menu development, training and documentation
  • Rota management, appraisals and performance reviews
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety as well as food safety regulations
  • Efficient menu planning through cost-effective ordering and stock control, monitoring and management of food costs and suppliers to maximise profitability

About you:
  • Previous head or sous chef experience at a premium establishment
  • A good understanding of the Peggy Porschen brand and the ability to identify with who we are
  • Excellent culinary skills and creativity with a passion for Brunch, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
  • Great knowledge of seasonal, quality ingredients and menu creation
  • A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding quality and service
  • Great leadership and communication skills, ability to motivate and develop a diverse team
  • Well-organised in both practical and administrative tasks
  • Great commercial awareness, numeracy and literacy skills
  • Proficient with product, rota, food safety and cost management software


How to apply
If this exciting opportunity interests you, please send your CV Bryn.
We look forward to hearing from you!
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Daytime work hours: 40 hrs per week, 8 am to 5 pm, 5 days per week
  • Salary
    £40,000 – £45,000 yearly
  • Benefits
    Service charge incentive, BUPA, Wagestream, Evenings off.
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Brunch, Cake cafe • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since October, 2022

Opening its doors in 2010, The Peggy Porschen Parlour is an award-winning cake boutique that has become a destination for local regulars as well as visitors from all over the world.

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