Head Chef - POLPO Ltd
We are currently recruiting for two Head Chef positions:

POLPO, meaning “octopus” in Italian, is a Venetian bàCaro – a humble restaurant serving simple but authentic food all freshly prepared on-site, paired with young Italian wines and classic Italian aperitivo cocktails.
SPUNTINO takes its inspiration from the Prohibition-style speakeasy cocktail bars of Downtown New York, offering twists on classic Italian-American cuisine and unashamedly boozy cocktails. Our 27-cover restaurant is located in the red-light district in the middle of Soho.

You will be managing small, close-knit teams and report directly to our Group Executive Chef.​
This is what working for POLPO looks like:

Up to 50% discount on all POLPO group restaurants.
Benefits platform offering discounts on restaurants, gym memberships, holidays and more via Perkbox membership for all staff.
Up to 28 days paid holiday per year
Enrolment into company pension scheme after 3 months.
Childcare vouchers
Recommend a Friend Scheme – where you can earn up to £300 to work with your friends.
Work incentives with amazing prizes such as trips abroad to Italy.
Staff parties
Regular trips to producers and suppliers
Competitive salary dependent on experience, with tronc.
Staff meals are provided daily, and a beer or glass of wine at the end of the night.

The Ideal POLPO Person:

Loves food, drinks, restaurants and people.
Has experience in a similar role in a busy kitchen.
Is excited by the prospect of building and developing your own team.
Speaks great English
Valid right to work in the UK is essential.

There is lots of room for career growth in this young and dynamic company so if you think you have what it takes to join our team, please apply.