Job Description

Head Chef

Salary: 44,773

We also offer:

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out

Salary sacrifice schemes

Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work

Location:

Walthamstow Wetlands (N17) with occasional time spent at Camley Street Natural Park (King's Cross) and Woodberry Wetlands (N16)

Hours of work:

45 hours per week, working 5 days across a 7 day rota

Cafe opening hours:

9am - 4.30pm

Role & Responsibilities

The Engine House Cafe is a vibrant, popular spot located within the stunning Walthamstow Wetlands, a unique urban nature reserve managed by London Wildlife Trust. We pride ourselves on serving high-quality, sustainable food and excellent coffee in a beautiful, historic setting.



We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, expand and develop the offering taking into consideration our environmental ethos, and uphold the highest standards of food quality and hygiene. As well as support the menu development and food production systems across three other cafes.



Lead on the delivery of event catering including working lunch buffets and canape receptions Lead on menu planning, recipe development, and food costing for all cafes and events Produce high quality food, using fresh produce where possible and design environmentally conscious menus in line with the Trust's core mission Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff creating production schedules, cleaning schedules, action Food Safety audits Coordinate food production for other sites, leading on food preparation for events Monitor food costs, minimizing waste and implementing cost-saving measures to optimize profitability Implement and enforce strict food safety protocols, complying with food hygiene regulations Oversee all the aspects of the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including food production, plating, and presentation

Our ideal Head Chef

Proven experience at senior level in cafe or restaurant environment A passion for the hospitality industry and creating good quality food items A working knowledge of Health and Safety responsibilities in a catering environment Ability to work under pressure, offer a swift service, making high standard items every time. An ability to give clear instructions, prioritise workload and organise work effectively to meet deadlines (Please see job description for full person specification)

Closing Date:

26th January at 9am



Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone's neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London's wildlife, we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of London's diverse communities. Find out more about London Wildlife Trust's commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/jobs.

We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to safeguarding here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/safeguarding.