Head Chef

To apply, please email hrpeggyporschen.com Head Chef Peggy Porschen Belgravia London SW1W 9QQ Food Style: Brunch, Morning Tea & Afternoon Tea Covers: 20 indoors, 20 outdoors Nearest transport: Victoria Overground, Tube & Coach Station, Sloane Square Tube About the role We’re looking for an experienced, creative Head Chef who identifies with the Peggy Porschen ethos and style, and will translate this through their food, work ethic, high standards and values. We are a small, close-knit team and we are looking for a confident, approachable/outgoing personality with fantastic leadership and organisational skills, kitchen management experience and a strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and diligence. We offer: Daytime work hours: 40 hrs per week, 8 am to 5 pm, 5 days per week (flexible Mon to Sun) Fantastic life-work balance: evenings off Earnings in the region of £45,000 per annum, including service charge (plus incentive Tronc) Christmas Day - off Bupa Dental Health Insurance Access to Mental Health Helpline Free lunch while on shift 50% Staff Discount on selected items A cake on your birthday Wagestream - access to advance wages Opportunity to develop and shape our savoury menu direction Key responsibilities: Oversee and run the savoury kitchen, lead the team and service Ensure consistency and a high level in food quality and presentation Ensure smooth operations and efficiency Lead, mentor and inspire a small team of chefs and nurture collaborative teamwork Seasonal menu development, training and documentation Rota management, appraisals and performance reviews Ensure compliance with health and safety as well as food safety regulations Efficient menu planning through cost effective ordering and stock control, monitoring and management of food costs and suppliers to maximise profitability About you: Previous head or sous chef experience at a premium establishment A good understanding of the Peggy Porschen brand and able to identify with who we are Excellent culinary skills and creativity with a passion for Brunch, Lunch and Afternoon Tea Great knowledge of seasonal, quality ingredients and menu creation Keen eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding quality and service Great leadership and communication skills, ability to motivate and develop a diverse team Well organised in both, practical and administrative tasks Great commercial awareness, numeracy and literacy skills Proficient with product, rota, food safety and cost management software About Us A globally known food & lifestyle brand and independently owned family business, visitors from all over the world flock to the Peggy Porschen Parlour in Belgravia to enjoy our award-winning, seasonally inspired layer cakes, cupcakes and Afternoon Tea alongside artisan teas and coffees. With a reputation as trailblazers in cakes, more recently we also have successfully established a savoury menu to match with innovations such as our increasingly popular Morning Tea experience - a miniature selection of brunch favourites, presented on a beautifully tiered stand. Our carefully curated All Day menu offers much-loved favourites from fluffy buttermilk pancakes and brioche & berries French toast to perfectly poached eggs and a selection of seasonal sandwiches and salads. How to apply If you’re ready to take the lead in our savoury kitchen and take our menu to the next level, please email us to discuss this amazing opportunity further. We look forward to hearing from you