Our partner is a top Italian restaurant, a showcase of vibrant flavours and products from across Italy. This busy, beloved restaurant has garnered a big following for its inventive yet approachable dishes, warm, engaging atmosphere, and a dedication to top-notch products. We are now seeking a Head Chef to carry the culinary torch and bring the restaurant to new heights.
The main responsibilities:
- Leading and directing the team to produce consistently excellent food that guests will love and return for;
- Building a high performing culinary team who takes pride in their work and continuously seeks to improve themselves;
- Positioning the restaurant at the forefront of the dining scene as a trailblazer;
- Pushing the envelope on creativity and innovation;
- Developing compelling and replicable menu items in line with the restaurant's ethos, using precise recipe cards with detailed costing;
- Identifying and actioning on opportunities to generate and maximise revenue;
- Consistently hitting set food cost and feedback targets;
- Fostering an environment of open communication and transparency;
- Collaborating closely with other teams on ad hoc projects, including fulfilment, photography, marketing, and events;
- Maintaining close communication with the owners, providing ongoing accurate and detailed updates on the business.
We seek candidates who have:
- A minimum of 5 years of culinary experience in reputable restaurants;
- A minimum of 2 years of management experience leading a team of 8 or more;
- Intimate knowledge of Italian cuisine, in particular proficiency in handmade pasta;
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen processes, policies, technologies, and best practices;
- Exceptional analytical and proactive problem-solving skills;
- Excellent coaching, mentoring, and training skills; ability to bring A players to the team and continuously inspire and improve their skills;
- A strong focus on the customer experience, with the ability to engage and delight guests in an open kitchen;
- A highly resourceful, efficient, and action-oriented working style; driving results while focusing on metrics;
- A relentless pursuit of excellence;
- The grit and tenacity to go the distance to overcome hurdles and achieve greatness;
- A high level of flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing priorities and cope with complexity.
What's on the table:
- Work directly with accomplished, experienced owners to elevate and evolve the restaurant;
- An environment that embraces creativity and innovation;
- R&D opportunities to expand your knowledge and experience;
- 13th month bonus.
If you are someone who has that rare mix of creative genius and eye for detail and follow-through, this is the ideal role for you.