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Head Chef - Royal Academy of Arts, Imperial War Museum

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We have an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef to join us to oversee the kitchen and all food production for the Royal Academy of Imperial War Museum with Peyton and Byrne. This role will have responsibility for; planning, organising and communicating between the kitchen, restaurant and wider Peyton and Byrne teams. You will be a leader for safety, hygiene and food quality whilst building a motivated team.

Peyton and Byrne was founded by renowned restaurateur Oliver Peyton in 2005, with a flexible and high quality offering they develop unique products and branding to match the needs and aspirations of their customers. Peyton and Byrne are part of Sodexo, globally recognised for hospitality excellence Sodexo help create and deliver exceptional customer experiences at world renowned venues and sporting events such as Ascot, Bateaux, The Open and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Role Responsibility

You will be working with the management and restaurant teams to look after the guests, ensuring a high standard of taste, presentation, hygiene and safety. Working within the Peyton and Byrne restaurants, the role requires someone to be flexible, guest orientated, efficient and commercially astute. Working on menu design, events and nutrition you will also drive employee engagement and ensure a positive and motivated workforce. This is an excellent role that encompasses all aspect of a Head Chef role, from team management, to driving innovation and controlling costs.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team
  • Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
  • Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
  • Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
  • Personal innovation and passion
  • Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
  • Strong communication, and negotiation skills
  • Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
  • Relevant qualification and training

Package Description

Up to £33,000 + benefits

Salary Up to £33,000
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/RF/88404/26429/RM
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 23 January, 2017
Job Category Catering Management
Business Unit UK Sodexo Live
Location London, England
Posted on 12 January, 2017

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