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Openings Chef
UPB Head Office
Full Time
3 Years Experience
Coins Icon Up to £50000 / Year
Openings Chef
UPB Head Office

Full Time
3 Years Experience
Coins Icon Up to £50000 / Year
Skills
Casual Dining Experience
Fine Dining Experience
Cleanliness
Inventory Management
Training Experience
Staff Scheduling
+10
Description

New Openings Head Chef - Award winning pub, bar and restaurant group - London - Up to £50,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Our Openings Head Chef plays a pivotal role in the set up and success of our new openings. Working closely alongside the Head of Food and  Operations Team,  you will manage, oversee and support the set up and training of the BoH operations for our new openings, enabling them to deliver their magic.

We’re all about fresh seasonal produce, daily specials, creativity and passion whilst running a profitable kitchen.


Who we are:

A London based company with a portfolio of over 40 eclectic properties and growing across London. Ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night, awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards and recently winning the '2023 Best Managed Pub Company' at the Publican Awards.

Our people play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic mix of unique establishments all with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food, awesome service and an experience not to be forgotten.


What's it all about: 

Ideally, you will already have multi-site hospitality experience as an Area Chef / Openings Chef from another business.

  • Support the Operations Team with the maintaining and updating the back of house training structure and ensuring all training materials are up to date and relevant
  • Key BOH trouble-shooter ensuring food quality and training at site level. Using experience and expertise to coach sites to proactively solve problems.
  • Provide operational BOH solutions 
  • Delivering a high level of support, guidance and training to ensure Urban Pubs and Bars standards and ethos are achieved
  • Primary areas of focus are food quality, company standards and fully trained motivated staff.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role you'll need:

  • Experience of multi site management across a variety F&B operations
  • At least 10 years professional experience working in a kitchen.
  • Currently working at a minimum of  Senior Sous Chef level
  • Experience of pub / restaurant openings, QSR and Full-Service experience.
  • Experience in menu engineering focusing on labour / cross utilisation / SKU management.
  • Ability to build credible relationships quickly in a kitchen environment to lead effective training and openings.
  • Have creative flair and problem solving capability.
  • An organised and systematic approach with lots of self motivation, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
  • Clear communication skills.
  • Approach your work with a commercial view and understanding.

What's on offer:

  • Salary up to £50k p/a plus bonus
  • Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
  • Regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
  • 28 days holiday 
  • Access to Licence Trade Charity - P&C support to those challenges we all face and need someone to talk to
  • Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
  • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • + more

Interested in hearing more, get in touch as we looking to move quickly!!

New Openings Head Chef - Award winning pub, bar and restaurant group - London - Up to £50,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Our Openings Head Chef plays a pivotal role in the set up and success of our new openings. Working closely alongside the Head of Food and  Operations Team,  you will manage, oversee and support the set up and training of the BoH operations for our new openings, enabling them to deliver their magic.

We’re all about fresh seasonal produce, daily specials, creativity and passion whilst running a profitable kitchen.


Who we are:

A London based company with a portfolio of over 40 eclectic properties and growing across London. Ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night, awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards and recently winning the '2023 Best Managed Pub Company' at the Publican Awards.

Our people play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic mix of unique establishments all with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food, awesome service and an experience not to be forgotten.


What's it all about: 

Ideally, you will already have multi-site hospitality experience as an Area Chef / Openings Chef from another business.

  • Support the Operations Team with the maintaining and updating the back of house training structure and ensuring all training materials are up to date and relevant
  • Key BOH trouble-shooter ensuring food quality and training at site level. Using experience and expertise to coach sites to proactively solve problems.
  • Provide operational BOH solutions 
  • Delivering a high level of support, guidance and training to ensure Urban Pubs and Bars standards and ethos are achieved
  • Primary areas of focus are food quality, company standards and fully trained motivated staff.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role you'll need:

  • Experience of multi site management across a variety F&B operations
  • At least 10 years professional experience working in a kitchen.
  • Currently working at a minimum of  Senior Sous Chef level
  • Experience of pub / restaurant openings, QSR and Full-Service experience.
  • Experience in menu engineering focusing on labour / cross utilisation / SKU management.
  • Ability to build credible relationships quickly in a kitchen environment to lead effective training and openings.
  • Have creative flair and problem solving capability.
  • An organised and systematic approach with lots of self motivation, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
  • Clear communication skills.
  • Approach your work with a commercial view and understanding.

What's on offer:

  • Salary up to £50k p/a plus bonus
  • Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
  • Regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
  • 28 days holiday 
  • Access to Licence Trade Charity - P&C support to those challenges we all face and need someone to talk to
  • Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
  • Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • + more

Interested in hearing more, get in touch as we looking to move quickly!!