Job type: Fulltime, Permanent
Location: London, UK
Salary: TBC
About Us:
Smoke & Pepper is a popular grill and burger restaurant dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through delicious, high-quality cuisine. Our commitment to culinary excellence, creative menu offerings, and outstanding service has earned us a loyal customer base and a strong reputation in the community.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team and lead our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be a culinary expert with a deep understanding of grill and burger cuisine. They will play a pivotal role in maintaining our restaurant’s high standards for food quality, presentation, and taste. If you are a dedicated professional enthusiastic about creating memorable dining experiences, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals according to the restaurant’s menu and recipes
- Oversee and manage kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating
- Collaborate with the restaurant staff to ensure timely and efficient service
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
- Train and supervise kitchen staff members – Develop new menu items and specials based on seasonal ingredients
- Liaise with Chief Chef on ordering products/replenishments
- When required covering the duties of the Head Chef
Person specification:
- A passion for all things burgers, fries, and milkshakes and a love of cooking & constructing mouth-watering dishes
- an excellent team player with fantastic people skills
- Must have strong working experience in kitchen
- Should be highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure and take control when needed including experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment
- Knowledge of running a kitchen adhering to targets and leading a team
- Pride in achieving the highest levels of cleanliness and health & safety ensuring the team is trained and confident
- Finally, the ability to have fun at work and not take life too seriously – We’re too casual for that
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee meal discounts
- A positive and inclusive work environment