Long Ditton
🍳 Head Chef Wanted at Hideaway – Where Brunch Meets Evening Buzz! 🌟
Are you a culinary maestro ready to take the reins at a dynamic and creative kitchen? Hideaway, the go-to spot for daytime brunch and evening celebrations, is looking for a passionate and talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen and bring fresh energy to our vibrant menu.
About Us:
By day, Hideaway is Teddington’s cozy brunch haven, serving up everything from fluffy pancakes to smashed avocado masterpieces. By night, we transform into an exciting function space, hosting private events and dining experiences with flair. Our menu is contemporary, vibrant, and designed to delight at any time of day or night.
What You’ll Be Doing (Your Role):
🥞 Master the Brunch Game: Deliver crowd-pleasing brunch favorites that keep our guests coming back for more.
🍸 Evening Innovation: Elevate our evening offerings with creative, modern dishes that wow event-goers.
👨🍳 Lead the Team: Inspire, train, and manage a passionate kitchen crew who share your love for great food.
📦 Keep It Fresh: Oversee stock management and order the finest ingredients, minimizing waste and maximizing quality.
💰 Stay Savvy: Manage kitchen budgets, control food costs, and ensure every plate is as profitable as it is delicious.
🧼 Hygiene Hero: Maintain top-notch cleanliness and adhere to all health and safety regulations.
🎉 Event Collaboration: Work closely with our events team to craft bespoke menus for private functions.
What We’re Offering:
✨ Competitive Salary: We value talent and hard work, and we’ll make sure you’re well-compensated.
☕ Work-Life Balance: Structured shifts that respect your personal time.
🍽️ Creative Freedom: The chance to put your stamp on our menu and create dishes that dazzle.
🌟 Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression as we grow.
🎉 Perks & Discounts: Staff meals, discounts, and a share of service charge.
💡 Supportive Atmosphere: Be part of a close-knit, creative team where your ideas are valued.
What You Bring to the Table:
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a dynamic restaurant environment.
A passion for creating standout brunch dishes and inventive evening menus.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
A keen eye for detail and a love of presentation and flavor.
The ability to thrive under pressure and deliver consistent quality.
Knowledge of food safety regulations (Level 2/3 certification preferred).
How to Apply:
Are you ready to shape the future of Hideaway and take our menu to new heights? Send your CV and a brief cover letter (we’d also love to hear your go-to brunch dish!).
Let’s create something unforgettable together—day and night. 🍴
