Head Chef

Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Head Chef based at Royal Opera House Balcony Rest.

Location: Royal Opera House (Piazza Restaurant)
Shift Pattern: Working 5 over 7 days (Hours between 8:00-21:00)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum

Key responsibilities

• Key responsibilities:
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of 15 kitchen staff, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to deliver exceptional culinary experiences
• Monitor kitchen expenses, manage food costs, and optimize resources to stay within budget while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Create and manage seasonal menus that meet the Royal Opera House's high standards and cater to various tastes and dietary needs
• Ensure high food quality, presentation, and hygiene by regularly tasting dishes and inspecting the kitchen for consistency

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.

A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident