About this role
Company Description
When we founded Benugo we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.
This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.
Find out more about us at www.benugo.com
Job Description
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:
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
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 or 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 an 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!
Other facts
About WSH Group
Revolutionising workspace hospitality since 2004. We fuel our team, so that they can fuel yours, to feel their best, inside and out.
We are ground breakers, taste makers and industry shakers. We fight for creativity, individuality, and flavour. And we are here to show your taste buds a good time!
Each of our teams is as unique as our clients – made of authentic individuals who are fiercely passionate and empowered to express and create, united in their pursuit of serving you the best possible hospitality experience.
#FuelYourIndividuality
What you'll do
- The Head Chef will plan, organize, and direct the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. They will also manage costs and drive sales through responsible ordering and supplier management.
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