At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant kitchen team and create delicious Italian dishes.
- Company: Join the San Carlo family, a renowned name in authentic Italian cuisine.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, 50% staff discount, and global opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a growing brand with exciting international restaurant openings.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic kitchen while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
San Carlo Knightsbridge are hiring a Head Chef! Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).
Our story
The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester and with a growing number overseas – Including Kuwait, Bangkok, Dubai, and Miami, with additional restaurant openings planned as San Carlo continues to expand globally.
Colleague Benefits
- Free Meals on Duty - Delicious, healthy meals, all free
- 50% Staff Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UK
- Refer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person
- Elevate Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app
- Volunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community
- Squadra App - Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide
- Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family
- Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebrated
- San Carlo Awards - Our annual San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleagues
- Global Opportunities - The chance to work at one of our many international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami
- Best in Class Pension - San Carlo are partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable in all areas of successfully running the restaurant kitchen
- Organising and overseeing all kitchen staff, delegating and sharing tasks
- Responsible and accountable for the restaurant food hygiene rating (EHO inspection)
- Ensure all food is prepared in line with San Carlo's food specs
- Adhere to all allergen policy at all times, ensuring your team are trained to do the same
- Undertake the responsibilities of any role within the kitchen, when needed
- Deliver KPI’s to company targets
- Recruitment of kitchen team, maintaining a reasonable level of staff to run the kitchen effectively
- Train and develop the kitchen team, to encourage a succession plan for the kitchen department, as and when you progress within the company
- Encourage the team development of wider kitchen team, driven by the Sous Chefs
- Lead on talent planning in all areas of the kitchen team
- Responsible and accountable for Health and Safety, following all company compliance and policy
- Ensure a good working relationship with front of house and back of house team members
- Manage staff and corrective actions as necessary with support from the head office HR team
- Managing team rotas, holidays and absences
- Ensure compliance with internal company policies and industry regulations
- Collaborate with other senior stakeholders to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Represent the company at industry events and engage with key stakeholders
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in a Head Chef role for a similar sized restaurant
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in inventory management, supply chain management, and scheduling
- Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Compensation: Competitive salary (plus Bonus & Tronc)
Head Chef employer: San Carlo Knightsbridge
San Carlo Knightsbridge is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates culinary excellence and teamwork. With benefits like free meals on duty, a generous staff discount, and opportunities for global placements, employees are encouraged to grow through the Elevate Training Academy and enjoy recognition through monthly awards. Join a family-run business that values your contributions and supports your professional development in a dynamic and expanding environment.
