Lahpet is one of London’s only restaurants to specialise in authentic Burmese cooking.
Aiming to shine a light on this relatively untapped cuisine, Lahpet has been popularising traditional Burmese cooking by presenting Londoners with Burmese staple dishes and regional specialities, with a hint of refinement and contemporary flare.
We're seeking an upbeat, dynamic and highly competent Head Chef who wishes to learn a new cuisine and lead one of our kitchens and oversee the BOH operations. You must be good with systems, communication and a leader for our brigade of chefs.
What we're looking for in candidates:
- At least three years of demonstrable experience of supporting, training and leading a team of chefs
- Able to maintain standards of excellence in cooking, HR, hygiene and safety awareness
- Strong organisational skills
- A passion for and wide knowledge of fresh produce
- An acute eye for detail
- Numerate and IT competent
- A forward thinking and innovative approach
- High standards in food hygiene and health and safety awareness
An interest, understanding and passion for South East Asian cooking would be beneficial but is not a prerequisite. Full training will be provided.
What we can offer:
- Excellent salary + service charge
- Full on the job training in one of South East Asia's last untapped cuisines
- Flexible and fair working hours
- Career advancement opportunities with further Lahpet sites in the pipeline
- Pension plan
If the above sounds like you, you’re tenacious, reliable and interested in joining the management of our young dynamic team then get in touch!
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
