Pizza Head Chef

CH&CO

  • London
  • £40,000-50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef based at Southbank Centre.Location – Southbank Centre
Working pattern – This will be a 5 over 7 position depending on business requirements. This role will involve working a mix of shifts which are mainly day shifts or middle shifts from 11am to 8pm – very few late finishesKey responsibilities
  • You'll be showcasing your wonderful pizza-making skills
  • Help build a brand and develop a delicious fresh food offering
  • Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly
  • Adhering to exceptionally high standards - including cleanliness
  • Making, stretching and baking dough in a fast-paced environment
Our Ideal Candidate will:
  • Have experience of leading a team of up to 7 chefs
  • Be passionate about heading up a brand-new pizza concept in one of London’s busiest public buildings
  • Be capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards
  • Have the ability to clearly communicate and lead a team
  • Possess a hands-on attitude
  • Enjoy working in a busy, fast paced but fun and friendly environment
What's in it for you?Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
  • Personal Development and Training opportunities
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance
  • Private medical eligibility
  • Eye care
  • A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
  • Family friendly support
  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders
  • A holiday purchase scheme
  • Volunteering days
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Recognition schemes and people awards
  • Long service awards
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.

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