£32000–£40000 yearly
Full-time
London
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef (Central Production Kitchen) to lead and oversee the cooking operations at our central production kitchen in London, as we look to grow rapidly in 2024 and beyond. Responsibilities include: - Managing team members including chefs and kitchen assistants to help drive performance and support their personal development - Overseeing ordering, forecasting, stock control and supplier liaison and/or collaborating with/delegating to chefs / supervisors when needed - Creating and improving systems, processes and structures that will ensure food quality and consistency, team performance, operational efficiency and profitability - Ensuring staff comply with health and safety regulations and follow sanitation practices - Working closely with the founders and leadership team on strategic projects, product development, as well as continually evolving and improving the overall business and operational model Job Basics - Salary: Competitive - based on experience - Location: Hackney, East London - Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week - Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm ABOUT YOU - Minimum 3 years experience as a head chef in a commercial kitchen (production experience is a bonus but not essential as it can be learned) - Strong leadership skills and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team, and comfortable giving and receiving feedback - Excellent food palette including a solid understanding of different cooking techniques and cuisines - High degree of mental resilience, alongside a positive ‘can do’ attitude and adaptable to the ever changing needs of a fast-growing food business - You will have a great degree of self-responsibility, so being highly proactive and self-sufficient is a must - Passionate about food generally and an interest in healthy / plant-based eating WHY WORK AT PLANTHOOD? - Join a close-knit, high-performing team - We are growing fast, so you will have lots of opportunities for personal growth and promotion - 28 days paid holiday, plus additional days off at Christmas - Bonus opportunity - Pension scheme - Free healthy lunches, meals and products to take home - Discount on Planthood’s healthy plant-based food and drinks. Planthood is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
