Head Chef – Team Manager
Head Chef - Team Manager
London - Pimlico (On-Site)
Permanent - Full Time (35 hours per week)
At a glance
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Hospitality & Food Service team as a Head Chef (internally known as Team Manager - Food Production) at our John Lewis Head Office in Pimlico. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for our popular Partner Dining Room (serving up to 700 covers for Breakfast and Lunch), shaping and influencing all aspects of the menu development and food production, including compliance and risk management.
What Makes This Role Special?
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Competitive Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) + exceptional benefits package.
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Employee Ownership: Share in the success of a thriving, values-driven company.
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Excellent Work-Life Balance: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. No overtime!
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Stunning Location: Work in the heart of London (SW1V 2QQ).
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Lead a Dedicated Team: motivate and inspire a team of 7 talented kitchen professionals.
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Menu Development: Shape and influence all aspects of menu creation for our popular Partner's Dining Room (serving up to 700 covers daily).
Your Responsibilities:
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Oversee all aspects of food production, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and hygiene.
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Manage, lead, and motivate a team of 7 kitchen staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
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Develop and implement exciting new menu items while adhering to budget and food cost targets.
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Ensure full compliance with JLP Catering policies, health and safety standards, and legislation.
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Contribute to the overall success of the Hospitality & Food Service team, potentially involving occasional travel to other locations.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
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Recognised Food Production Certificate (City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 or equivalent).
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Intermediate or Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 preferred).
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Proven experience in a high-volume dining room or hospitality setting, with a leadership role.
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Line management experience is desirable.
Benefits of the Partnership and the role:
- Hybrid Working.
️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).
⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not
- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
- Simple cycle to work support scheme
- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them
- Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
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