Head Chef - Members Club

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! are delighted to be recruiting for a Head Chef for the Fulham Pier.

Positioned on the Thames and nestled by parkland, we’ve bought life to this pocket of South-West London by creating a unique destination that’ll be open morning, noon, and night. Whether a visitor is looking to start the day with sunrise yoga, pop in for a flat white between meetings, try a pizza class with the kids or make a date with a glass of bubbles, there’s something for everyone.

Your role in this destination is to continuously ensure we deliver the exceptional culinary offering that makes every visit a memorable experience, to make every day worth savouring. Fulham Pier is the heart of the community, and so are you.

The Role

The role will be dedicated to our cutting-edge private members club that blends style, innovation, and community. You will oversee all culinary operations of the Members Club, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and on-trend dishes.

We offer a dynamic space where creativity and collaboration thrive, providing our members with a unique environment to network, relax, and enjoy exclusive events. Our club features state-of-the-art amenities, contemporary dining, and a vibrant social scene, catering to forward-thinking individuals and professionals. This is a brand-new opening and so it will require extra energy and dedication from the chosen individual.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs, working closely with the Executive Head Chef to develop seasonal menus that reflect the ethos of the Members Club. 
• Ensure efficient kitchen management, cost control, and compliance with all food safety regulations, while maintaining a focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience.
• Ensuring the kitchen deliver high volumes of food during peak times, maintaining the highest standards of consistency and quality. 
• Managing food costs, waste reduction, and staff efficiency are critical to success. 
• Responsibility for innovating and adapting the menu to ensure it remains fresh and appealing to the club's members.
• Lead the culinary team in preparing and serving all dishes to the highest standard, ensuring consistency and quality in every plate.
• Develop seasonal menus in collaboration with the Executive Head Chef, focusing on modern, exclusive cuisine with fresh, local ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations, including allergen management.
• Train and mentor, the kitchen team, ensuring a focus on development, engagement, and retention.
• Control kitchen costs, including food costs, labour, and waste, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Participate in menu tastings, reviews, and adjustments based on customer feedback and trends.

The Ideal Candidate

You will already have held a Head Chef position at a high-end Members Club or restaurant and have a deep understanding of refined dining and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences to the club's exclusive members. 

You will have experience in managing culinary operations in Michelin Star dining establishments, as well as extensive menu development expertise.

As the leader of the kitchen team, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and creativity are consistently met, so exceptional leadership skills are essential.

Additionally, you will play a key role in collaborating with the Executive Head Chef to develop innovative seasonal menus that reflect the ethos and exclusivity of the Members Club, so creatively is a must.

Above all you will have the ability and desire to deliver the quality of service that will contribute to the overall atmosphere of Fulham Pier, providing an elegant and remarkable experience for all guests.

You will also have:

• Supervising Food Safely Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar qualifications.
• Strong creative skills with experience in identifying target audiences.
• Excellent business relationship skills
• Commercial minded with evidence of successfully managing costs in line with exceptional delivery. 
• Experience of ensuring profit margins and targets are met or exceeded. 
• A solid background in working with key stakeholders internally and externally to achieve targets.
• Understanding of launching and activating new hospitality spaces.
• Experience in financial/budget reporting and commercial understanding.
• Strong team management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop your team.

What we offer

We offer a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 plus excellent benefits that include:

• 15% performance related bonus
• £1,300 flex benefit fund

We’re experience makers and food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more. Be part of something greater.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.