Head Chef

THE OPPORTUNITY We're seeking a talented Head Chef with a passion for breakfast and brunch cuisine who thrives in a dynamic environment while expertly managing kitchen operations and costs. With opening hours from 7am to 5pm daily, we offer a refreshing alternative to the late-night hospitality grind. Popin is a beloved independent café in West Kensington that has built a reputation for exceptional coffee and globally-inspired brunch. Our intimate 20-seat space features an open-plan design where cooking happens at a shared front-of-house counter rather than in a separate kitchen. You'll be creating dishes alongside our front-of-house team in full view of our guests - perfect for chefs who enjoy the social aspect of food preparation and direct customer interaction. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Run the kitchen overseeing daily service and delivering exceptional breakfast and brunch dishes that delight our guests Ordering stock & financial management tracking inventory, optimizing purchasing, and maintaining food costs to ensure profitability Labour & rota management creating staff schedules and meeting KPIs Lead your team guiding kitchen staff with clear direction and positive reinforcement Streamline processes developing workflows that improve efficiency during peak service times Maintain standards ensuring all health, safety and food handling procedures are followed meticulously Enhance guest experience creating a welcoming environment that encourages repeat visits Develop menus creating innovative dishes that showcase seasonal ingredients and global influences WHAT WE OFFER We're committed to creating a rewarding work environment. Your benefits include: £36,000-£40,000 (inclusive of tronc, depending on experience) Daytime schedule only enjoy your evenings 28 days holiday allowance Company pension scheme Staff referral programme Staff meals and drinks 50% staff discount After your first anniversary, you'll receive 4 paid sick days annually, plus we add an extra holiday day each year you stay with us. WORKING HOURS Our café welcomes guests seven days a week from 7am-5pm. Your 45-hour weekly schedule will be arranged within these hours, providing work-life balance. WHO YOU ARE An experienced chef with at least 2 years kitchen experience who's comfortable connecting with guests while preparing food Someone who is equally passionate about culinary excellence and guest satisfaction A natural leader who brings out the best in your team Well-organised with solid business sense and financial awareness Cool under pressure when the weekend brunch rush hits Genuinely passionate about global flavours and the evolving brunch scene A leader with genuine empathy who can implement strong systems while coaching and mentoring team members Get in touch AMRT1_UKCT

Location: West London, GB

Posted Date: 4/19/2025