£50000–£60000 yearly
Full-time
London
Head Chef – EADN St Paul’s Location: St Paul’s, London Salary: £60,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) EADN St Paul’s is looking for an experienced, passionate, and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality dining environment and is committed to delivering exceptional food and maintaining the highest kitchen standards. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage all aspects of the kitchen operation. * Create, develop, and cost innovative dishes and recipes in line with the EADN brand. * Design, review, and update seasonal menus while maintaining consistency and quality. * Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest standard. * Recruit, train, mentor, and develop all kitchen staff to ensure consistency in food preparation and service. * Deliver regular training to kitchen staff on recipes, food presentation, food safety, hygiene, and operational standards. * Manage kitchen rotas, performance, and staff development. * Oversee stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and minimise food waste. * Monitor food costs, labour costs, and achieve agreed GP targets. * Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment. * Ensure full compliance with all Food Safety, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, HACCP, allergen management, and Environmental Health regulations, maintaining accurate records and documentation at all times. * Ensure the kitchen is inspection-ready and compliant with all statutory requirements. * Work closely with senior management to continuously improve the food offering and overall guest experience. * Lead by example, maintaining professionalism and high standards at all times. Essential Requirements * Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef. * Fluent in spoken and written English. * Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate. * Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate. * Strong knowledge of UK Food Safety legislation, HACCP principles, allergen regulations, and Environmental Health requirements. * Proven ability to maintain full compliance with food safety and regulatory standards during inspections and day-to-day operations. * Experience creating and costing menus, dishes, and recipes. * Proven experience training, mentoring, and developing kitchen teams. * Strong leadership and people management skills. * Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills. * Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment. * Strong understanding of stock control, ordering, food cost management, waste reduction, and kitchen budgeting. * Ability to manage staff rotas and performance. * High attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional food quality and customer service. * Right to work in the UK. Working Hours * Full-time – 40 hours per week. * Mandatory working days: Thursday to Sunday. * Mondays: The restaurant is closed unless operating for Bank Holidays or special events. The successful candidate must be available to work on these occasions. * Annual leave during mandatory working days (Thursday–Sunday) must be approved in advance. What We Offer * Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum. * Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week). * Opportunity to lead the kitchen at one of London’s exciting dining destinations. * Career development and progression opportunities. * Supportive management team. * Staff benefits and employee discounts.
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