Up market Bakery/Café located in West Hampstead NW3 , Part of the Lola’s Bakery Group of companies.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, hardworking and ambitious Head Chef to run and manage a small kitchen team.
Must have a great personality and the ability to keep calm and work well under pressure and as part of a great team. A passion for fresh food and quality is essential must have a good eye for detail and have excellent presentation and organisation skills.
We offer a full range of salads, sandwiches, soup and gluten free and dairy free cakes via a bakery counter. We run an all-day menu from breakfast, brunch, lunch and early supper. We source local, organic produce and take our clients/customers on a journey towards living a better healthier life style through our food.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of our full range except for the bakery counter which is made and delivered by our experienced bakery team. They will work closely with the company’s consultant chef to create new dishes and deliver the menus across the catering offer.
Food will be produced to a high standard so experience is necessary. However, training and support will be provided.
Responsibilities:
• To Assist and work with companies Consultant Chef with development of current and new products with in line with the company brand
• Supervising and training of other chefs in the kitchen
• Guide and motivate the team to work more efficiently
• To assist in preparation and delivery of all production to a high standard
• Monitor stocks for ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget
• Check quality of martial and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station ad adhere to health and safety standards
• Completing all written paperwork associated with your day to day work.
You must be eligible to work in the UK. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Immediate start.