Area Head Chef - New Opening

Job Description

New Projects & Openings - Area Head Chef - New OpeningArea Head Chef - New Opening - New Projects & OpeningsSalary - Dependant on experienceSchedule - Full TimeExperience - High volume and quality within a fast paced multi concept operationJKS Restaurants are seeking an Area Head Chef to join the team of their exciting new concept. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Cheflooking for an opportunity in an award winning, critically acclaimed group, that continues to grow.New Projects & Openings are seeking a Area Head Chef - New Opening to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Area Head Chef -New Opening looking for an opportunity in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.-->New OpeningArcade Food Hall is a fun, vibrant, authentic destination that features eight new kitchens, an independent restaurant on the mezzanine level, a counter dining experience as well as a standalone bar and outdoor dining. This is the first venue to champion JKSRestaurants philosophy of exciting industry talent and the creation of multiple unique food and drink concepts under one roof.Cuisines will take you around the world exploring regional Southeast Asian street food, Spanish tapas, Japanese sushi, North Indian fast food, Middle Eastern shawarma, and American-style burgers. There will also be a daily provisions counter serving coffee,lunchtime sandwiches and pastries, and a luxurious dessert experience from one of the UKs most exciting names in creative sweets.The PositionAs Area Head Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes and specials; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Directors. You will manage the overall kitchen operation,including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team.If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:* Previous experience as a Head Chef in a high volume and quality Restaurant environment;* Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;* A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;* Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade over multiple sites;* Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;* Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing;* A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Head Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experiencenecessary to build confidence and grow.We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:Treat Yourself* Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants* Retail & Takeaway Discounts* Code App Membership* Cost price wine through our suppliers* Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hubLook After Yourself* Discounted Gym Membership* Company Donations for your involvement with Charities* Employee Assistance Program* Access to Financial Advice* Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasionsProgress Yourself* Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar* A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge* Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.Be Yourself* Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)* Wagestream - stream your pay earlier* Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral* Staff parties & long service awardsThe GroupJKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 6 Michelin stars, 3 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked inthe Worlds 50 Best restaurants.The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyles; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George; and there are 9 brandsthat operate within Arcade Food Hall. The group also includes delivery brands Motu Indian Kitchen and Rice Error, and retail outfits Ambassador General Store, Hoppers Cash & Kari, Berenjak Bazaar, BAO Convni, Bubbleshop by Sandia Chang, and Flor Bakery.JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitalitygroup.