Head chef needed for busy restaurant group based in south west london.
We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and outgoing Head Chef for our restaurant in Chiswick in South West London, part of a larger growing and successful restaurant group.
Founded on the principles of the Melbourne dining scene it enjoys a relaxed informal atmosphere during the day and transforms into a brasserie style offering at night presenting truly world class food.
We have seven restaurants in South West London that are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We are stable in our growth and offer security in our boutique business where ‘stability’, ’sustainability’, ‘provenance’, ‘fresh’ and  ‘local’ are at the heart of what we do.
The ideal candidate must not only be passionate about food and service but also have relevant experience in working in high volume restaurants. We are looking for leaders who have a track record of managing busy kitchens and large teams.
The ideal candidate for this Head Chef role will be passionate about joining a forward thinking and value led company and will have the ability to generate sales and deliver profit targets whilst inspiring and leading the team both back and front of house. We have a diverse mix of clientele and therefore the ability to communicate with people on all levels is essential.
The restaurant is a very fast paced and dynamic environment that requires a leader who is calm, organised and experienced.
The applicant will:
-              Be customer focused and present exceptional standards at all times.
-              Have an enthusiastic and ambitious attitude.
-              Show commitment and determination.
-              Be an inspirational leader and have the ability to drive their teams.
-              Show excellent communication skills and the ability to work alongside the management team to develop and deliver ideas.

Responsibilities will include:
-              Health and Safety and Food Safety compliance.
-              Stock control, ordering and wastage management.
-              Training, coaching and managing of your Team.
-              Adherence to recipes and specifications in line with company standards.
-              Scheduling and Labour cost control.
In return you will receive a competitive salary, membership to Perkbox with great discounts and benefits from gym membership to mobile phone insurance, 50% staff discount at all our restaurants and the opportunity to grow and develop with our rapidly expanding brand.
If this sounds like the Head Chef role for you, then we’d love to hear from you!