Head Chef
Core
Lead the kitchen brigade at a flagship restaurant within the National Gallery, delivering high-end Italian cuisine and managing daily service operations.
Role type
Senior IC Head Chef
Builds
High-end restaurant dining experiences and culinary events
Domain
Hospitality / Fine Dining / Italian Cuisine
Required skills
Italian cuisine expertise, kitchen management, menu planning and costing, team mentoring, food cost control, health and safety compliance, analytical problem solving
Preferred skills
Experience in events, hotels, or high-end restaurants, innovative culinary ideas
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Oversee meal preparation and service presentation, lead the brigade in menu development, create menu specifications and costing sheets, mentor junior chefs and porters, manage food ordering and production, control food storage areas, monitor production volumes and waste
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC