Head Chef - Eadn St. Paul's - London

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Chef & Cook, Bread Street, City and County of the City of London

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Bread Street, City and County of the City of London

Chef & Cook

Full Job Description

Lead and manage all aspects of the kitchen operation.
Create, develop, and cost innovative dishes and recipes in line with the EADN brand.
Design, review, and update seasonal menus while maintaining consistency and quality.
Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop all kitchen staff to ensure consistency in food preparation and service.
Deliver regular training to kitchen staff on recipes, food presentation, food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
Manage kitchen rotas, performance, and staff development.
Oversee stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and minimise food waste.
Monitor food costs, labour costs, and achieve agreed GP targets.
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.
Ensure full compliance with all Food Safety, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, HACCP, allergen management, and Environmental Health regulations, maintaining accurate records and documentation at all times.
Ensure the kitchen is inspection-ready and compliant with all statutory requirements.
Work closely with senior management to continuously improve the food offering and overall guest experience.
Lead by example, maintaining professionalism and high standards at all times.

EADN St Paul's is looking for an experienced, passionate, and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality dining environment and is committed to delivering exceptional food and maintaining the highest kitchen standards., Minimum 3 years' experience as a Head Chef.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate.
Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate.
Strong knowledge of UK Food Safety legislation, HACCP principles, allergen regulations, and Environmental Health requirements.
Proven ability to maintain full compliance with food safety and regulatory standards during inspections and day-to-day operations.
Experience creating and costing menus, dishes, and recipes.
Proven experience training, mentoring, and developing kitchen teams.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Strong understanding of stock control, ordering, food cost management, waste reduction, and kitchen budgeting.
Ability to manage staff rotas and performance.
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional food quality and customer service.
Right to work in the UK.

Full-time - 40 hours per week.
Mandatory working days: Thursday to Sunday.
Mondays: The restaurant is closed unless operating for Bank Holidays or special events. The successful candidate must be available to work on these occasions.
Annual leave during mandatory working days (Thursday-Sunday) must be approved in advance.
Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum.
Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week).
Opportunity to lead the kitchen at one of London's exciting dining destinations.
Career development and progression opportunities.
Supportive management team.
Staff benefits and employee discounts.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/head-chef-eadn-st-paul-s-london-127201339