Head Chef - Must LOVE CHEESE - Pick & Cheese
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Position Overview & Specifications
We're on the hunt for a creative and passionate Head Chef to work with us at Pick & Cheese our flagship conveyor belt cheese bar, located in Seven Dials Market. The restaurant opened 4 years ago and is very much the first of its kind. Sourcing the very best British Cheeses direct from cheesemakers around the UK we serve them with innovative and creative parings that push customers to try something new!
The restaurant has been incredible successful since opening winning legions of fans for its interactive dining experience and as such were now making plans to expand our Pick and Cheese brand both in the UK and abroad.
We're looking for a passionate and creative chef to work with us on taking this site to the next level! You will be working closely alongside Mathew, the company Founder, to create fun and exciting cheese pairings and coming up with innovative ways to continue our mission to champion British Cheese! You will also be in charge of creating spec sheets to ensure quality and consistency of service and working with the General Manager and kitchen team to manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
The role is currently based in one site with the potential of a multi-site role as we expand. If eating cheese for a living sounds like something you would enjoy, then get in touch!
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday per year
- Monthly British cheese box
- Quarterly Bonus
- Producer/Cheesemaker visits
- Free staff meals & discount at Funk our shop on Columbia Road
- 50% off meals on your days off
- Full training & tastings including Academy of Cheese qualifications
- Staff socials
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Application question(s):
- What is your favourite British Cheese and why?
Experience:
- Chef: 5 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 123
Expected start date: 30/01/2022
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef - Must LOVE CHEESE - Pick & Cheese roles across The Cheese Bar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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