Head Chef London
Job description
Job descriptionAbout Lowlander Grand CafeSituated on Drury Lane on the edge of Covent Garden, we have been open for 20 years specialising in Belgian cuisine and Belgian beers. Our speciality dishes include Moules frites, Stoovflees and other classic dishes with a modern twist. With over 150 Belgian and craft beers we have become a mecca for beer lovers everywhere. We pride ourselves in using fresh produce and have over 25 different styles of beer.We are looking for a full-time Head Chef to complement our established team who has been with us for over 10 years.About the role & responsibilities:Great leadership skillsPassionate about food and cookingFinancially aware and able to use technologyGood knowledge of handling standard kitchen appliances such as grills, ovens, fryers, salamanders, slow cookers, mandolins, dish washer etc.Food preparation using relevant spec books. Able to cook to a high standard & must be able to do all sections including pass, grill, salad & pot wash sectionsCompetent in due diligence paperwork, FSMS, Health & Safety proceduresHelp maintain neatness and tidiness of the kitchen such as organizing sections to closing all sectionsPlacing all orders via email/ordering systems inc. Apps & callingCalm and under control during serviceCompletion and submission of all necessary paperworkMust be flexible for busy Central London kitchenAble to come up with daily specials & liaise with kitchen manager if there are any maintenance issuesJob Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £32,000 to £40,000 depending on experienceBenefits:Company pensionCycle to work schemeDiscounted or free foodStore discountFood Safety Level 3 course provided by the company (if needed)Schedule:10 hour shift12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftNight shiftWeekend availabilityPlease note that all information gathered during the selection process will be added to your application file. We are often inundated with applicants and so if you are not ultimately successful in your application and not contacted all details you have provided will be stored on site on encrypted computer for a period of three weeks and then destroyed.At no point in the application and interview process will your information be shared with any third parties and you have the right to withdraw your application at any point by writing to us In which case your details will be deleted from our records. We will only keep a record of your request and the date the information was deleted for three months after the request.Job Types: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per yearBenefits:Company eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeDiscounted or free foodEmployee discountLife insurancePrivate medical insuranceStore discountSchedule:10 hour shift12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftEvery weekendHolidaysNight shiftWeekend availabilitySupplemental pay types:TipsCOVID-19 considerations:NAExperience:Cooking: 1 year (required)Work Location: In person
