Up to £65,000 per year
Two Michelin starred Chef Tom Sellers's HiStory Hospitality is looking for a Head Chef to join the opening team of an exciting new project in Cornwall.
Working closely with Chef Patron Tom Sellers,this is a fantastic opportunity for a highly ambitious chef,working at the highest level to lead a dynamic,creative and nurturing kitchen environment,with incredible produce from some of the best suppliers in the country.
Tom Sellers tells his story and the story of British food through an ever-evolving tasting menu of seasonal dishes. The restaurant gained its first Michelin star after five months of opening in 2013 and its second Michelin star in 2021.
What We Can Offer You
* 50% staff discount across all restaurants within the group
* Team referral bonus up to £2,000
* Additional paid day off for your birthday
* Staff meal and drinks while on shift
* Regular and calendared staff socials
* Access to Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme where advice and counselling are available to assist with mental health
* Investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine,H&S,Food Safety and HR
Head Chef Requirements
* Previous experience as a Head Chef in a Michelin starred or 3+ Rosette restaurant is essential.
* Absolute confidence to lead and support a large brigade of chefs
* Responsible for menu development alongside the wider team
* Proficient in kitchen management,finances,menu costing,purchasing,stock control
* Experienced in managing staff costs,scheduling and reviewing staff rotas
* Fully knowledgeable of all food hygiene and health and safety procedures
* To mentor and to continue career progression of existing kitchen team members
* You will be passionate about food and hospitality
* Warm and friendly personality
We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age,gender,identity,race,sexual orientation,ethnicity,and to create an environment where everyone,from any background,can be happy at work. We'd love to hear from you if you're a Head Chef and up for a new challenge.
Tom Sellers
Hailing from Nottingham,Tom Sellers is a two Michelin-starred Chef who opened his first restaurant,Restaurant Story,at 26. At launch,Tom's unique approach garnered significant critical acclaim,being awarded a Michelin Star just five months after opening,with a second star following in 2021. Tom learned his craft from some of the world's most influential Chefs and spent time working alongside the likes of Tom Aikens in London,Thomas Keller at three Michelin-starred per se in New York,and René Redzepi at two Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen,all before the age of 21. Story Cellar,a Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant opened in 2023 to much critical acclaim followed by Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair,where the restaurant offers a sustainably minded,produce led à la carte menu of reimagined European classics,bolstered by dishes cooked over the grill,and an abundant raw bar.