Sous Chef

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.

The Cheese Bar is looking for a capable Chef de Partie/Pizza Chef to join the BOH team at RIND ~ Pizza, Cheese & Wine, our latest opening at The Courtyard Dairy near Settle, North Yorkshire. Full address: Crows Nest Barn, Austwick LA2 8AS. We’re dedicated to celebrating the best in British Cheese, working closely with cheesemakers and producers from all around the country. RIND offers British cheese-topped pizzas, cheese boards and baked cheeses, with the menu revolving around a wood-fired oven at the heart of the restaurant – all seasonal and made with the best quality produce. 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 hospitality and love cheese and pizza as much as we do, we want to hear from you. You'll work under our Head Chef to prepare and serve our menu. Full training on cheeses is provided in collaboration with The Courtyard Dairy, including industry recognised qualifications through the Academy of Cheese and regular visits to local cheesemakers an producers. Professional development opportunities are available within the company for those who show initiative. Key Responsibilities: - Overseeing your section, preparing and serving our menu to a high standard. - Continuously enhance your knowledge of our products and our company ethos. - Maintain the highest food hygiene and Health & Safety standards within the business. - Benefits: - 28 Days of Annual Leave - Monthly British Cheese Box - Regular Producer Visits - Complimentary Staff Food - 50% off Meals at any of our restaurants (for you and up to 3 guests) - Full training and tastings, including the opportunity to earn Academy of Cheese qualifications - Requirements: - Pizza-making experience desired - Minimum 1 year experience working in a kitchen - An awareness of British Cheese, with an interest to learn and develop a deeper understanding of it - An understanding of seasonality and British produce - Excellent work ethic, organisation and communication skills - Positive, approachable and humble