Head Chef

HEAD CHEF - FULL TIME - £36,000 - 38,000 INC TRONC - START DATE ASAP - SIGN-ON BONUS

The Cheese Bar are looking for a talented Head Chef to join and lead the Back of House team at our flagship restaurant in Camden Market. We're dedicated to celebrating the best in British Cheese, working with suppliers from all around the country to create our signature grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese boards and other classic cheese-focused dishes - all seasonal, and made with the best quality produce. We're busy year-round, so you'll need energy and a positive attitude to succeed in our small, but passionate and determined team. You will have the exciting opportunity to lead and develop the back of house team to deliver The Cheese Bar dining experience that our customers have come to know us for since opening in 2017. Full training on cheeses is provided, including industry recognised qualifications through the Academy of Cheese, as well as a range of benefits. Professional development opportunities are available within the company for those who show initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all culinary activities at The Cheese Bar, Camden.
• Working with senior management to develop menus and special dishes, liaising with suppliers, monitoring GP and staff costs, and writing product specifications and recipes.
• Lead the BOH team, hiring, motivating and managing staff of all levels, and ensuring full training on produce, products, food hygiene and H&S.
• Overseeing food purchasing and storage.
• Maintaining rigorous standards across all aspects of your role, leading by example to the rest of The Cheese Bar staff.
• Manage relationships and workflow within BOH team, and between FOH & BOH, working closely with the General Manager.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year
• Monthly British cheese box
• Quarterly Bonus
• Producer visits
• Free staff meals & trader discounts
• 50% off meals on your days off
• Full training & tastings, including Academy of Cheese qualifications
• Staff socials

Requirements

• A strong knowledge of flavours and palate, with 2-3 years' experience in a good calibre of restaurant.
• An awareness of British Cheese, with an interest to learn and develop a deeper understanding of it.
• A strong understanding of the London restaurant scene, seasonality and British produce.
• Creative, driven and passionate, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent work ethic, organisation and communication skills.
• Friendly, approachable and humble.