At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team and create exceptional dining experiences.
- Company: Kudu, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant with a family-run ethos.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 4-day work week, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on culinary excellence and genuine hospitality.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and influence a premium dining experience.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as a Senior/Sous Chef in a busy restaurant.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Kudu is a family-run restaurant founded by husband and wife duo Amy & Patrick in 2017.
Our South African roots inspire our food and the menus are shaped by the seasons.
Our goal is to foster a culture of genuine hospitality, culinary excellence, entrepreneurial spirit and core family values.
- Awarded a
- Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2019 & voted as one of the
Top 100 Resturants in the UK , we pride ourselves on friendly, intimate service with a keen attention to quality and detail.
The menu is shaped by the seasons and showcases open fire cooking, in-house butchery, dry aged meats, house pickles and ferments.
There is an open theatre kitchen & Grill, separate prep kitchen, counter dining and a cocktail bar.
The Head Chef/owner has a very craft-led approach to food.
Everything is prepared in-house from scratch with excellent attention to detail.
The team is young, focused and work hard.
This kitchen is always busy.
- Key Responsibilites and requirements
- Manage food service with an eye for quality and detail and delegate the mise-en place.
- Strong leadership skills with an affinity for capacity development to manage, train and develop the team.
- Execute, attend and contribute to daily/weekly team meetings tomaintain staff morale.
- Ensure a smooth flow of inventory and coordinate with Suppliers.
- Ensure a fully equipped team regarding compliance and is well knowledgeable aboutthe menu.
- A minimum of 5years previous experience as a Senior/Sous Chef within a busy restaurant environment.
- Consistently deliver excellent and an amazing experience for our guests.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
A successful candidate should also have a thorough knowledge of and adherence to the law regarding the following company regulations:
- Licensing Laws
- Health And Safety Regulations
- Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations
- Fire Regulations and Procedures
- First Aid Procedures
What We Offer
- A starting salary of £50k-£55kper annum, including discretionaryservice charge and a furtherdiscretionary excess tronc estimated at about £5-7k per annum.
- The opportunity to grow within a respected and ambitious restaurant group
- A collaborative and supportive leadership culture
- The chance to shape and influence a premium dining experience
- 4 day week
If you are ready to bring energy, precision, and leadership to one of London’s most distinctive restaurants, we would love to hear from you.
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Contact Details:
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