Posted 1 month ago
Kitchen Lead
Etihad StadiumOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
The Kitchen Lead drives culinary excellence in a Michelin-inspired kitchen, leading the brigade during service, mentoring junior chefs, and ensuring consistent quality while also engaging directly with guests.
About this role
The Kitchen Lead is responsible for driving culinary excellence within The Residency, ensuring every dish meets the exceptional standards expected of a Michelin-inspired dining experience.
Working alongside the Chef Manager, you'll lead the kitchen during service, support the development of the brigade and maintain absolute consistency across every plate.
Whilst your primary focus is kitchen leadership, The Residency operates without traditional boundaries between kitchen and front of house. Every chef plays an active role in the guest experience, presenting dishes, sharing the story behind the menu and creating memorable moments throughout service.
This is an opportunity to be part of a unique concept where exceptional cooking and genuine hospitality come together.
Working alongside the Chef Manager, you'll lead the kitchen during service, support the development of the brigade and maintain absolute consistency across every plate.
Whilst your primary focus is kitchen leadership, The Residency operates without traditional boundaries between kitchen and front of house. Every chef plays an active role in the guest experience, presenting dishes, sharing the story behind the menu and creating memorable moments throughout service.
This is an opportunity to be part of a unique concept where exceptional cooking and genuine hospitality come together.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Leadership
- Lead the brigade during preparation and service, ensuring exceptional standards are maintained at all times.
- Support the Chef Manager in organising daily operations and service delivery.
- Coach, mentor and develop junior chefs, providing guidance and constructive feedback.
- Lead by example, promoting a collaborative, professional and high-performing kitchen culture.
Culinary Excellence
- Prepare and deliver dishes to Michelin-inspired standards with exceptional consistency and precision.
- Ensure every plate meets agreed presentation, quality and flavour standards.
- Support menu development, tastings and seasonal menu changes.
- Monitor quality throughout service and respond quickly to any issues.
Guest Experience
- Present dishes directly to guests with confidence and professionalism.
- Explain ingredients, techniques and the inspiration behind each course.
- Create engaging guest interactions that enhance the overall dining experience.
- Work seamlessly with the Service Lead to deliver an exceptional end-to-end guest journey.
Operational Excellence
- Support stock control, ordering and inventory management.
- Minimise waste and contribute to achieving GP targets.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen and hygiene legislation.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
- Support the Chef Manager with training, onboarding and performance development.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie within a premium restaurant, luxury hotel, Michelin-starred or Rosette environment.
- Experience leading a team during busy services.
- Exceptional culinary skills with meticulous attention to detail and presentation.
- Passion for delivering world-class food and hospitality.
- Confidence presenting dishes and interacting directly with guests.
- Strong coaching and people development skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen legislation.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event days.
Desirable
- Experience within Michelin-starred or multi-Rosette kitchens.
- Experience working in chef's table, open kitchen or immersive dining concepts.
- Experience supporting menu development and seasonal menu planning.
- Knowledge of stock management, ordering and GP control.
- Formal culinary qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
- Experience working alongside a Chef Patron or Executive Chef in a high-performance kitchen.
- Experience training and mentoring developing chefs.
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) – including Virtual GP access and rewards
- Group Life Assurance – 4x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary
- Birthday Day Off – an extra day to celebrate
- Complimentary Meals on Shift – breakfast, lunch, fruit and hot drinks
- Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Platform – including counselling support
- Company Pension Scheme
- Generous Holiday Allowance – plus bank holidays
- Career Development Opportunities – with progression across the campus
Skills
Allergen ManagementBrigade LeadershipChef's Table OperationsFood Safety LegislationGP TargetsImmersive Dining ConceptsInventory ManagementLevel 3 Food SafetyMenu DevelopmentMichelin-inspired CookingNVQ Level 3Open Kitchen ServiceSeasonal Menu PlanningStock Control
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