Head Chef

As Head Chef, you will be a key leader in our kitchen management team, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and a strong performance-driven culture. This role demands culinary creativity, a meticulous approach to food safety, and a focus on team development, profitability, and guest satisfaction. Key Responsibilities :

• Lead
the Ofelia Kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality Italian cuisine.
• Develop
and execute seasonal menus that combine authentic Italian flavours with modern techniques.
• Manage
kitchen operations efficiently, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Control
food costs, oversee purchasing, and ensure budgetary targets are met.
• Train,
mentor, and inspire the kitchen team to achieve culinary excellence.
• Maintain
impeccable cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Collaborate
with the Executive Chef and other departments to enhance guest experiences.


• Extensive
experience in renowned Italian restaurants.
• Proven
ability to lead and develop high-performing kitchen teams.
• Expertise
in traditional and contemporary Italian cooking techniques.
• Strong
skills in menu creation, food production, and cost management.
• In-depth
knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Excellent
organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional guest


• Discount
in over 800 retail outlets via Reward Gateway
• Discounts
on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• Discounts
with Lanserhof at The Arts Club (Private Wellness Club and Clinic)
• Enhanced
sickness pay
• Life
assurance
• Long
Service Awards exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Enhanced
maternity pay
• Opportunities
for promotion and continual progression
• Complimentary
meals while on shift
• Employee
assistance programme
• Occupational
health nurse
• Birthday
day off Join Us : If you are a culinary visionary with a love for Italian cuisine and the skills to inspire a team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of The Arts Club family and lead our Ofelia Kitchen to new heights. Eligibility : In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. We don't use agencies. Thank you.