Jobs, fresher vacancy - Head Chef - Barbican Centre • UK

Company: Benugo

UK

Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the team at Benugo Barbican Centre.The Barbican Kitchen is located within the iconic Barbican Estate in the City of London. Open year-round from 10am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday, it operates as a vibrant Café/Restaurant offering a dynamic and informal dining experience.The venue features a cold deli and seasonal salad counter, a pizza counter serving freshly made pizzas, and a hot food counter offering a rotating selection of seasonal meat, fish, and vegan dishes, accompanied by a variety of vegetable sides. In addition, there is a street food station with an ever-changing menu inspired by global cuisines.Service is assisted at the counters, with no table service provided. As such, there is no tronc system in place.We Offer:Rate: £46,000 to £48,000 per annumContract: Full Time/ PermanentShifts: 5 days out of 7, including weekendsAbout the Head Chef role:To plan, organise and direct the kitchen team to deliver exceptional fresh and seasonal food to specification, ensuring that we never compromise on taste and qualityTo drive sales and monitor costs through responsibly ordering via quality and preferred suppliersTo be responsible for all aspects of food safety, health and safety and COSHHTo manage rotas and scheduling accordingly to the business needsTo coach, train and develop the teamTo work closely with the group Executive Chef on menu developmentThe ideal candidate will be:Experienced working within a high volume kitchenPassionate about designing, creating and delivering exceptional food dishesCommercially aware - i.e understanding or profit margins, purchasing, budgets, labour, food costs