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Chef Manager - Culinary Excellence at Benugo | London

BenugoLondon
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Commercially aware with a solid understanding of profit margins, purchasing, budgets, labor, and food costs. Excellent communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail. A passion for creating and delivering outstanding food dishes. A positive, can-do attitude. Ability to thrive under pressure to meet business demands. Strong organizational skills. Reliable and a team player. Self-motivated and proactive.

About the job

As the Chef Manager, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional menu execution, effective team management, and strict adherence to Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain the highest standards of food quality and consistency while managing costs efficiently.

  • Lead and manage the culinary team daily, focusing on skills development and team performance.
  • Train team members on all menu items, equipment, and procedures in alignment with John Lewis standards.
  • Collaborate with the General Manager to align labor costs with the budget.
  • Oversee kitchen budgets, provide financial performance reports, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
  • Engage with customers to understand their catering needs and preferences, fostering open communication to meet their requirements.
  • Drive sales and manage costs through responsible inventory ordering.

About Benugo

At Benugo, our vision extends beyond creating outstanding, natural food; we aim to provide London with a memorable dining experience. This vision is alive and well today. The Benugo brand encompasses our award-winning high street stores and cafes and restaurants located in some of the world's most cherished public spaces and visitor attractions. We are excited to expand our partnership with John Lewis, delivering a new brand for in-store restaurants across 32 of their locations. This is a thrilling opportunity to reinvent our offerings using fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from local suppliers. We seek an exceptional Chef Manager to lead this prestigious partnership where culinary excellence converges with strategic leadership. This is a unique opportunity to manage a flagship operation representing two esteemed brands.

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