Company Overview
The Manor Club Ltd is an exciting new premium hospitality venue located in Elephant & Castle, London. Combining a modern Asian restaurant, cocktail bar, karaoke suites, cigar lounge and boutique hotel, we are creating a unique destination that delivers exceptional food, drinks and entertainment under one roof.
We are committed to providing outstanding hospitality through exceptional food, innovative dining experiences and first-class customer service. As we prepare for our opening, we are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for creativity, quality and excellence.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef specialising in Modern Asian and Asian Fusion cuisine to lead our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to become the Founding Head Chef of a brand-new hospitality concept, with the creative freedom to design menus, build your own kitchen team and help shape one of London's newest premium dining destinations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Design and develop an exciting Modern Asian menu featuring Asian Fusion dishes, bar dining, sharing plates and late-night food.
- Create innovative dishes inspired by Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and other Asian cuisines.
- Develop signature dishes, seasonal menus and bespoke menus for private dining, corporate events and special occasions.
- Collaborate with the bar team to create unique food and drink pairing experiences.
- Work closely with senior management to develop and grow The Manor Club's food concept and brand.
- Recruit, train, mentor and lead the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing working environment.
- Develop recipes, kitchen SOPs and presentation standards to ensure consistency across all dishes.
- Manage purchasing, supplier relationships, stock ordering and inventory efficiently.
- Control food costs, GP margins, portion sizes and minimise waste while maintaining quality.
- Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety regulations.
- Monitor customer feedback and continuously improve menus and the overall guest experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience working in a professional commercial kitchen.
- At least 2 years' experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or equivalent leadership role.
- Proven experience creating, developing and launching successful menus.
- Strong knowledge of Modern Asian and Asian Fusion cuisine.
- Experience in one or more of the following cuisines is advantageous: Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Singaporean, Indonesian or Filipino.
- Excellent understanding of food costing, GP management, stock control and kitchen operations.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and kitchen budgets.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Experience recruiting, training and developing kitchen teams.
- Thorough knowledge of UK Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety requirements.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification is desirable.
- Right to work in the UK, or be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Call-To-Action
Become the Founding Head Chef at The Manor Club Ltd and help create one of London's most exciting new hospitality destinations.
If you're passionate about Modern Asian cuisine, love creating innovative menus and are ready to lead a talented kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.
When applying, we'd love to see examples of your work, such as:
- Sample menus you have created or contributed to.
- Photographs of dishes you have developed.
- Examples of seasonal, bar dining or sharing plate menus.
- Details of restaurants or hospitality venues where you have led menu development.
- A link to your portfolio, website or social media showcasing your culinary work (if available).
These are not essential but will help us better understand your experience and creative approach.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a practical cooking trial as part of the interview process.
Salary: £60,000 per annum, plus performance bonus, staff meals, employee discounts, career progression opportunities and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for suitable candidates.
Apply today and become part of something exceptional.
Pay: £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
