Head Chef NEW Company of Cooks Posted today £40,000 per year London Chefs

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our team at Kew gardens the orangery in London.

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week - 5 over 7 days

Location: Kew gardens the orangery, London, TW9 3AB (Onsite parking available)

• Oversee a daytime operation serving breakfast (10:00-11:30) and lunch (12:00-15:00 / 16:00 in high season)
• Deliver a food offer in line with a Farmer J-style concept
• Overall responsibility for managing a kitchen team of 6
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations with meals provided
• To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
• To produce food in a timely manner to ensure smooth service
• To ensure all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
• To develop and plan menus in line with client and customer expectations
• To be creative with menu planning, involving both client and customers
• To take pride in food quality and hygiene standards
• Provide feedback, support and coaching to the team
• Ensure the team has up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers