Job Description
About the RoleWe're looking for a passionate and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen in a vibrant, fast-paced café environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader as a Head Chef who thrives on delivering great food, inspiring a team, and running a commercially successful kitchen.You'll play a key role in shaping our client's food offering, maintaining high standards, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently while hitting key financial targets.What You'll Be DoingLeading, motivating, and developing a high-performing kitchen teamTaking full ownership of kitchen operations, from prep to serviceCreating and evolving menus that excite our customers and suit a leisure environmentManaging kitchen budgets, including food costs, labour, and waste controlDriving consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishesPlanning staff rotas in line with business needsBuilding strong relationships with suppliers and managing stock effectivelyEnsuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standardsWorking closely with front-of-house to deliver a great all-round customer experienceWhat We're Looking ForProven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume café or casual dining environmentA strong leader who can inspire, coach, and develop a teamCommercially aware with experience managing budgets and kitchen KPIsCalm under pressure and able to thrive in a busy leisure settingPassion for food, quality, and customer experienceExcellent organisational and communication skillsWhat You'll GetCompetitive salaryOpportunity to shape menus and bring your ideas to lifeA supportive and energetic team environmentCareer development opportunities within a growing businessWhy Join Us?This is more than just a Head Chef role - it's your chance to take ownership of a kitchen in a fun, customer-focused leisure setting where no two days are the same.If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for great food and strong operational control, we'd love to hear from you.If this sounds of interested to you please apply online with your CV or call Blue Arrow Edgware on 02089511162.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.TPBN1_UKTJ