Il Blandfords is looking to recruit an experienced HEAD CHEF to build a new and enthusiastic team for small but busy kitchen.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in managed kitchens to take the next step to running their own kitchen in a cool and vibrant location.
Il Blandfords has been a Staple of the Marylebone village scene since 1972 and attracts a wide audience of creatives, locals and tourists throughout the week.
This chef position will allow the right candidate to create a menu using their creative flair that attracts the many different people who live, work and visit Marylebone on a daily basis and grow the food business whilst achieving the right General Practitioner.
You will be responsible for
Recruiting, training and managing a small but enthusiastic and passionate team of chefs and KP's (including Rota and scheduling of staff)
Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and maintaining all paper work and due diligence.
Sourcing suppliers and costing dishes to achieve agreed General Practitioner 's
Carrying out monthly stock takes
Working with the GM on menu innovation, design and promotion
The successful candidate will;
Be confident managing a team
Be able to demonstrate proven ability at a similar level
Have the ability to manage General Practitioner 's and food stocks
Be organised. Writing specials, costing dishes, rotas and all other paperwork in good time.
Have proven knowledge of all Food Safety practises, to include HACCP, COSHH
Have a positive and professional work ethic
Have good communication skills with fluent English
Have valid proof of right to work in the UK and National Insurance number
In return we offer
• A competitive salary
• A clean, well equipped kitchen
• A friendly working environment
• Training and career development
• 28 days paid holiday per year
If you are passionate about food, enjoy the buzz of a busy kitchen and want to be part of a small but growing bar company then send your CV, including references.