At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team to create delicious, fresh meals for museum visitors.
- Company: Join Benugo at the iconic Science Museum, where creativity meets culinary excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy free lunches, competitive pay, and great employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth in a supportive and inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a vibrant environment while serving exceptional food to curious minds.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-volume kitchens and a passion for innovative cooking.
The predicted salary is between 28575 - 34925 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join the team at the Science Museum. Our catering outlets are open 7 days a week to serve our customers freshly made lunches such as sandwiches, pizzas, salads and cakes. The Head Chef will oversee all aspects of food production across the museum, including cafes, The Diner restaurant, and event catering.
We Offer:
- Shifts: 5 days out of 7 (mostly daytime)
- Contract: Permanent
About the Head Chef role:
- To plan, organise and direct the kitchen team to deliver exceptional fresh and seasonal food to specification, ensuring that we never compromise on taste and quality.
- To drive sales and monitor costs through responsibly ordering via quality and preferred suppliers.
- To be responsible for all aspects of food safety, health and safety and COSHH.
- To manage rotas and scheduling accordingly to the business needs.
- To coach, train and develop the team.
- To work closely with the group Executive Chef on menu development.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about designing, creating and delivering exceptional food dishes.
- Experienced working within a high volume kitchen.
- Commercially aware - i.e. understanding of profit margins, purchasing, budgets, labour, food costs.
Additional Information:
- Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees.
- Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:
- Free lunch on shift
- Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
- A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
- Competitive rate
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
- Company sick leave
- Company annual leave
- Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing and exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
- Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
Head Chef - Science Musuem employer: Benugo Limited
At WSH and John Lewis, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where every Team Member is valued. With benefits like endless tea and coffee, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career development, we ensure our employees feel appreciated and empowered to grow. Located in a vibrant area, our culture promotes collaboration and excellence, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
