Head Chef – Upmarket Fish Restaurant – Central London

£45,000 – £50,000

The Opportunity

Privately owned upmarket, established fish restaurant seeks passionate and committed Head Chef to take this business to the next level.

Working closely with the Owner you will lead a small driven team of chefs to produce exceptional dishes for which this restaurant’s loyal and discerning guests have grown to love over many years.

You will be responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen, ordering, rotas, stocks, hygiene, recruitment, training, menu engineering etc.

The Rewards

• £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
• Autonomy
• Entrepreneurial Environment where your ideas will be welcomed
• Progression within the business

CHEF DE RANG – 5* PRIVATE MEMBER’S CLUB – LONDON

£23K SALARY

The Company

A stunning and much-loved private member’s club offering very high quality produce, top end service in an ambient, superb and classic setting. This well-run establishment is now looking to bolster its fantastic FOH team with an experienced and well-mannered Chef de Rang.

The Successful Chef de Rang will:

• Have a strong 5* hotel/restaurant operational background
• Have had experience working as a Chef de Rang and have extensive First class Dining-Room Experience
• Deliver friendly, efficient customer service and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all members and guests, with the key aim of retaining our members and attracting new ones
• Have an interest and ability in food hygiene and health & safety
• Have the natural ability to work to tight deadlines, be well organised, have exceptional attention to detail together with a flexible attitude

The Rewards

• Starting Salary – £23,000
• A 45-hour, 5-day working week with hours paid by-the-hour for extra work
• Excellent Working Conditions

What Next?

If you believe that you have the appropriate experience and would like to apply for the Chef de Rang position please apply and send me a copy of your CV in a Word format.

Please Note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of responses to our advertisements we are only able to respond to successful Chef de Rang applicants. If you have not had a response from us within 5 working days please assume that your application has not been successful.

Marketing and Sales Manager – UK East Coast

We are actively seeking a pro-active and dynamic Marketing and Sales Manager for a highly respected, well established operator.

Role and Core Responsibilities

A Senior Manager you will have 2 direct sales reports and work closely with the company’s Directors to achieve spectacular results. The role will afford you full day-to-day control of the marketing department covering digital, offline and e-commerce with responsibility to implement, develop and execute a budget linked strategic marketing plan.

You will be held up as the Brand Ambassador and be ultimately responsible for all marketing activities delivering award winning marketing to the business through a detailed and effective calendar of highly effective marketing campaigns, ensuring the company maintains its dominant position in the marketplace and its year on year growth.

Your role will also extend to overseeing the Sales Function ensuring all opportunities are captured and potential business enquiries/avenues exploited.

Core Personal Skills & Attributes

• Previous Marketing experience essential in a similar customer facing environment where extremely high standards were a prerequisite and realistic but challenging target were met. Experience in Travel, Hospitality, Estate Agency all welcome.
• Marketing qualifications (Degree or similar)
• Natural drive and enthusiasm with skills of natural persuasion and influence.
• Microsoft package proficiency
• Flexible and Approachable – the whole company works in a relaxed but highly professional environment which engenders a strong sense of sharing and support for the common good.

Rewards

• Salary and Bonus to £40,000 (DOE)
• The rare opportunity to take ownership of a new department and make it your own a showcase for your skills and ambitions and that chance to put yourself firmly on the ‘marketing map’
• Strong Social Environment (oodles of team activities and socialising)
• Superb Work Environment
• Career Progression Opportunities (newly created role with a dynamic & burgeoning business)

What Next?

If you would like to know more or you would like to apply for this exciting Marketing & Sales Manager opportunity, please email your CV in word format to me, Nick Charles. I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note – unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants due to the high volume of responses we receive; if you have not heard back from us within 3 working days of applying for the role please assume that, in this instance, your application has not been successful.

Head Chef – Luxury Mayfair Restaurant – £65,000+ (plus superb benefits and Incentives)

£65,000 + negotiable

The Establishment

Beautiful, privately owned very well established and respected luxury restaurant (with an array of sumptuous private dining rooms) in the heart of gorgeous Mayfair. Reporting directly to the Owner and the MD this is the perfect opportunity to put your spectacular food firmly on the Capital’s culinary map.

What We Are Looking for in a Head Chef

The successful Head Chef will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Broad experience and a top class pedigree (Michelin/3 rosettes) gained from working in 5* London establishments.
• Logical career progression demonstrated by a steady and consistent career culminating in a current Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef position.
• A strong management style coupled with the ability to build a cohesive team to achieve exceptional results
• A contemporary cooking style with classical influences
• A modern management style and exceptional training skills
• A strong desire to take ownership of your department and make it a showcase for your skill and ability

The Owner is very open to the new Head Chef bringing some of his brigade with him/her.

The Rewards on offer for the Head Chef

• A salary of £65,000 + negotiable
• Open Monday to Friday Lunch & Dinner and Saturday Dinner. Closed Sunday.
• A free hand to stamp your signature on the operation.

What Next?

If you would like to know more or you would like to apply for this fabulous Head Chef opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to me, Nick Charles. I look forward to hearing from you.

PLEASE NOTE: Only suitable Head Chef applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us within 3 working days please assume that your application has not been successful in this instance.

You must legally entitled to work in the UK to apply for this Head Chef position.

SOUS CHEF – BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL PRIVATE MEMBER’S CLUB – LONDON

£27K SALARY + £1,000 BONUS + 7:30AM – 5PM HOURS + SUNDAYS OFF

The Company

A stunning and much-loved private member’s club offering very high quality produce, top end service in an ambient, superb and classic setting. This well-run establishment is now looking to bolster its fantastic FOH team with an experienced and well-mannered Sous Chef.

The Successful Sous Chef will:

• Have a strong 5* hotel/restaurant operational background
• Have had experience working as a Junior Sous Chef/Sous Chef and have extensive First class Dining-Room Experience
• Have an interest and ability in food hygiene and health & safety
• Have the natural ability to work to tight deadlines, be well organised, have exceptional attention to detail together with a flexible attitude

The Rewards

• Starting Salary – £27,000
• A 5-day working week with Sundays OFF
• Hours of work 7:30am – 5pm everyday
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Prestigious Company

What Next?

If you believe that you have the appropriate experience and would like to apply for the Sous Chef position please apply and send me a copy of your CV in a Word format.

Please Note: You must be resident in the UK and eligible to work.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of responses to our advertisements we are only able to respond to successful Sous Chef applicants. If you have not had a response from us within 5 working days please assume that your application has not been successful.

EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF

New Multi-Million £££ Restaurant & Bar – Central London

£70,000+

The Company

Our client has been at the forefront of the International Luxury Restaurant and Bar business for years. Privately owned by a small number of pioneering individuals the businesses are ultra-cool, stylishly modern and synonymous with high design. The cuisine is award winning, up-scale Latin American blended with a culture that has naturally set them ahead in their field and bought them countless accolades together with worldwide critical acclaim.

The Operation

Set in an unparalleled Central London location the property will be one of the Capital’s most stunning restaurants and bars. The venue is vibrant and soulful and will be an attraction to discerning International diners and drinkers seeking an extraordinary luxurious experience unlike any other to be found in London.

The Executive Head Chef

This is without doubt one of the most prestigious Executive Head Chef roles in London and the following qualities are requisite:

• A strong career pedigree, the successful candidate will currently be a Executive Head Chef of an internationally respected, high volume Restaurant and Bar.
• Long and loyal experience and a personal love for Latin-American cuisine
• A physical and enthusiastic presentation, a natural leader from the moment of introduction
• Someone who demonstrates proven processes and systems for fine service with style
• Experience in high volume luxury style brand environments incorporating luxury service
• Dedication to the job first and foremost, driven and committed to training and working alongside the General Manager to raise new standards and become the leader of the top performing restaurant in London
• Exceptional people-management skills with the natural ability to recruit, lead, motivate, manage, train and develop some of London’s best kitchen talent
• A searing ambition to achieve the ultimate in terms of career goals and to become and achieve so much more than you are today!

The Rewards

• A basic salary of c£70,000 negotiable
• The confidence that you are launching and running the property of a globally recognised and respected business and you have a truly awesome future!

Next Step

If you would like to be considered for this truly amazing position of Executive Head Chef, in the first instance please contact me, Mark Coton. Please be assured that your application will be treated in the strictest of confidence. I look forward to hearing from you.

PLEASE NOTE: Only suitable Executive Head Chef applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard back from me within 3 working days, thank you for your interest in the position, but please assume that your application has not been successful in this instance.