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  • Chef - Spanish Cuisine Tapas Bar
    Chef - Spanish Cuisine Tapas Bar
    2 days ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Chef - Spanish Cuisine Tapas Bar We are looking for a talented and experienced Chef to join our Tapas Bar team, specialising in the preparation of high-quality, authentic Spanish cuisine in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will not only have a passion for food but also strong leadership skills to effectively manage the kitchen team. Our menus are rooted in traditional Spanish recipes, and we pride ourselves on delivering one of the finest Spanish culinary experiences. Spanish Requirements: • A minimum of 12 months of experience as a Chef in a similar restaurant or within the hospitality industry, • Extensive knowledge of Spanish cuisine, including expertise in Spanish products such as cheeses, meats, oils, and wines, as well as advanced cooking techniques, • Familiarity with health and safety regulations within a kitchen environment, • Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, • Enthusiastic, with a desire to develop a successful career in high-end restaurants, • Dedicated and hardworking, with the ability to multitask and perform well under pressure, • Experience collaborating with management to develop seasonal menus, • Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, • Proven ability to manage inventory and control food costs, • Experience supervising kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations. If you are a creative and passionate Chef, eager to provide exceptional culinary experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. How to Apply If you are an experienced and passionate Chef with a love for Spanish cuisine and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Executive Chef
    Executive Chef
    20 days ago
    £50000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a modern European restaurant inspired by Spanish and Greek Mediterranean cuisine. The role combines traditional techniques with a contemporary approach and involves delivering high-quality restaurant service alongside weddings, corporate events, private dining and other large-scale catering occasions. The successful candidate will take responsibility for kitchen operations, menu development, costing, team leadership and consistent quality across à la carte dining and events. Key responsibilities • Lead the creation and execution of menus highlighting Spanish and Greek influences., • Develop seasonal menus for lunch, dinner, brunch and private events., • Design and deliver menus for weddings, canapé receptions, bowl-food service, corporate events and private dining., • Collaborate with the events team on menu planning, tastings, logistics and service flow., • Manage preparation schedules, ordering, stock control, food safety and allergen compliance., • Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, cleanliness and kitchen organisation., • Manage supplier relationships, food costs and waste to support healthy gross profit margins., • Recruit, train and develop a high-performing kitchen team., • Plan rotas, manage labour costs and support staff performance and development., • Work closely with the owner, general manager, events team and front-of-house colleagues to ensure seamless service. What we are looking for • At least five years’ experience in senior kitchen roles, including a minimum of two years as a Head Chef or above., • Strong experience with Spanish and/or Greek cuisine, Mediterranean produce, flavours and techniques., • Proven ability to deliver restaurant à la carte service and high-volume event catering simultaneously., • Experience creating menus and costing dishes to achieve healthy margins., • Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills., • Excellent organisation and the ability to perform effectively under pressure., • Up-to-date knowledge of food safety and allergen standards. This is an opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a growing independent restaurant and contribute to a varied programme of dining and events.

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