Head Chef

We are extremely excited to announce that Gamepath are looking for a talented and dynamic Head Chef. Reporting into the Group F&B Manager, Restaurant GM and Commercial Director, the Head Chef will take charge of the kitchen operations within Monopoly The Top Hat Bar & Restaurant based on Tottenham Court Road in Central London. A Food and Drink destination in its own right, The Top Hat will provide the perfect complement F&B experience to the Monopoly Lifesized Experience. We serve a premium cocktail/premium casual menu mixed between traditional restaurant and event trade.

We are looking for someone who considers themselves to be driven and creative with natural leadership skills and a strong administrative and financial understanding and robust experience of F&B hygiene and food safety compliance. When faced with complex situations they must be able to offer optimistic, positive solutions doing their utmost to keep both guest and staff team happy at all times.

The Head Chef will be responsible for:

• Team Management & Leadership: Motivating and maintaining morale within the kitchen team through leading by example.
• Quality Guest Experience: Ensuring that every single guest has a sensational and memorable experience at The Top Hat Bar & Restaurant.
• Effective Operations: Overseeing the management of all daily operations within the kitchen department including service standards, labor management, stock and orders, compliance, health and safety and hygiene.
• Development: Ensuring that the food offering is continually updated by working with your team to design weekly & seasonal specials that tie in with the London Monopoly theme.
• Kitchen Administration, Finance & Reporting: Assisting the General Manager with delivery of end-of-week finances and future forecasts to the board of directors.
• Training: Ensuring all kitchen staff are fully trained on product knowledge, especially allergen labelling and safety procedures.
• Developing a Culture of Collaboration: Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensuring that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures and statutory requirements.
• New Openings: Working with the General Manager and Director of F&B to ensure the successful launch of the Top Hat Bar & Restaurant.
• Recruitment: Working with the General Manager to build a slick hard-working team.
• Stock: Controlling stock levels and keeping stock systems up to date.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proficient in following, leading and implementing strict allergen and dietary requirement procedures within kitchens in accordance with UK law.
• A passion for food with a talent to convert business strategies into exceptional guest experiences.
• Proven track record of managing successful kitchens in independent/chain restaurants.
• Experience of opening new restaurants and launching new food concepts.
• Experience of creating and maintaining kitchen operational procedures.
• Experience of liaising with food suppliers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience of forecasting and maintaining labor margins.
• Confident troubleshooting skills to solve the complex issues that can arise during service.
• Result focused with the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent team leader who can work flexibly to meet business requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Customer focused with excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels within the business and communicate confidently with the wider Gamepath team.
• Level 3 Food Safety Certification.

Desirable:

• Fire Marshal Training.
• First aid trained (if not we will arrange this).
• Experienced in both traditional restaurant and event kitchens.