Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
Restaurant newly opened in Leatherhead
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Head Chef.
You will;
- Have the opportunity to create your own menu alongside our renowned consultant executive Head chef during the launch
- Possess the freedom to express your own creative identity
- Be involved in hiring and building your own kitchen team
- Benefit from brand new equipment in a newly fitted kitchen
You will be responsible for:
- Leading a kitchen team
- Controlling a busy service
- Staff training and development
- Working with suppliers, food costing and stock control.
- Ensuring the maintenance of exemplary kitchen hygiene standards.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, paid overtime and share of tips and service charge.
The successful candidate will need a proven track record in a senior role with at least 2 years experience.
If you feel you are up for this exciting challenge, please email your CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £39.000-£50.180.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Tips
- Service charge
Schedule:
- 9 hoursExperience:Senior Chef: 2 years
Start date: ASAP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £39,494.00-£50,180.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leatherhead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Head chef
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 roles across The Pizza Loca'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 £39,494 - £50,180 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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