Head Chef

About us:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

We pride ourselves in great guest experience and throwing the best parties. We would like to up the game with providing tasty food from fresh ingredients not just during our events, such as our awesome weekend Brunches, but also as many days as possible!

What's in it for you?

Salary of £30,000-32,000 per annum
Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success.
An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
Third-party training sessions that come with globally accepted certificates.
Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
And don't forget our annual Nightfest staff party, where over we all come together to celebrate. It's an event you won't want to miss!

What We Need:

As Head Chef, you will prepare and produce quality food, ensure service standards are always met and maintained in line with our guests’ expectations and follow food safety and sanitation practices. It will be your duty to prepare, cook and present every dish with pride and passion and according to our brand standards.

Responsibilities:

Develop menus and create new dishes in line with the Nightcap brand
Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring dishes are cooked to perfection and plated attractively, maintaining consistency and presentation.
Manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including workflow, staffing, and organization.
Enforce standard operating procedures and optimize resource utilization.
Maintain inventory levels, order supplies, and monitor food costs.
Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations for the kitchen team.
Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
Collaborate with front-of-house staff and management for a smooth dining experience.
Develop budgets, monitor food costs, and control expenses to maximize profitability.

Skills and Experience:

1-2 years of experience in a busy kitchen.
Exceptional culinary skills and in-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines.
Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff effectively.
Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Creativity and a passion for food, demonstrated through the creation of unique and visually appealing dishes.

If you enjoy cooking up delicious food and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.