International Operations Chef London
Job description
Berenjak - International Operations Chef International Operations Chef - Berenjak Salary - Dependant on experience Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as an Operations Chef or Executive Chef in a quality restaurant group Berenjak are seeking an International Operations Chef to join their team. The role will be integral to Berenjak's international restaurants, new openings, kitchen concept development and maintaining the excellent standards set by our London venues. The role will require regular travel between London and the Middle East. This is an excellent opportunity for an Operations Chef with a passion for Iranian food and culture! We're looking for a hands-on leader looking to grow in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group. Berenjak Berenjak is named after the handfuls of brightly coloured, toasted rice eaten as a snack at funfairs in Persia. Wherever you visit Berenjak, you can expect to be immersed in Iran’s rich cultural history. At Soho, you can find our reinterpretation of the hole-in-the-wall kabab houses that line the streets of Tehran, whereas in Borough, the Berenjak Townhouse journeys out of the centre of Tehran and into the rural foothills The Position As International Operations Chef you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality Kitchen Operations; you will play a key role in Kitchen design, senior management recruitment, and menu development, working closely with our Founder Kian Samyani. You will manage the overall kitchen operations Internationally and in the UK. Key Responsibilities include: Project management, Kitchen design and execution of new openings in the UK and Middle East – we’re seeing a lot of growth over the next 3 years. Auditing and managing existing restaurants within the group, ensuring all sites meet our high expectations in terms of quality and consistency. Train, manage and mentor our culinary teams across the Berenjak group. Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Support with menu development for new locations and concepts Overseeing of BOH financials, P&L’s, staff costs and proficient budgeting and cost control. Ensuring a positive work culture is set and maintained across all of our venues. Regular travel to the Middle East and London. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Previous experience as a Group Operations Chef or Group Exec Chef in a high quality Restaurant. Experience with new restaurant openings. Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce. A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade; Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas; Strong experience in finances, purchasing and menu costing; A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; Experience with Middle Eastern cuisine (preferred but not essential). This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented International Operations Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself Monthly JKS Dining Out Allowance Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hub Company tech scheme Look After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Cycle to work Scheme Employee Assistance Program Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Season Ticket Loan Progress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days) Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 6 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants. The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George. JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group
