NOTTO is Phil Howard’s fresh pasta bar — the Michelin-starred chef behind The Square and Elystan Street. We're built around one idea, simple excellent pasta with no fuss or formality. We're looking for an ambitious and fun Head Chef.
We make our pasta fresh every day, with seasonal ingredients, properly made sauces and plenty of Italian soul. The focaccia has become something of a legend along with our informal, fast and buzzy atmosphere.
Phil's now looking for a Head Chef to take the reins at our Covent Garden kitchen.
The Head Chef role:
- Run the kitchen during busy, lively lunch and dinner services; keeping things calm, sharp and delicious. Around 400 covers per day.
- Bring Phil Howard’s menu to life, plate after plate, service after service.
- Lead, coach and develop your kitchen team of 12 chefs, from Commis through to Sous Chef.
- Own the kitchen standards; food, prep, presentation, cleanliness and consistency.
- Keep an eye on GP, food costs, budgets and stock without losing sight of the heart and quality of the menu.
- Manage ordering and supplier relationships.
- Recruit great people and help them become even better chefs.
- Work closely with our Operations Director to keep the whole site running brilliantly.
- Be the person who sets the tone: good food, good standards, good energy; it's your kitchen to own.
What's in it for you:
- Up to £55,000 per annum
- 50% food discount for you + up to 3 friends/family
- Your birthday off
- 28 days holiday, increasing in time
- Chef whites provided
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Regular 1-to-1s with our Operations Director
- Working closely with the highly acclaimed Phil Howard
- Genuine progression as NOTTO continues to grow and open new sites
You might be ready for your first Head Chef role:
What matters to us most is that you:
- Love a busy service and know how to lead from the front.
- Care about the little things, because they add up to great food.
- Can maintain high standards and expectations, without friction.
- Know your numbers: GP, P&L, budgets and stock.
- Are brilliant at getting the best out of people.
- Want to build a kitchen you’re genuinely proud of.
You don’t need to tick every single box. If you’re talented, ambitious, kind, organised and obsessed with making great food, we’d love to hear from you.
NOTTO is growing fast, and this is a chance to get in early, make your mark and grow with us.
Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
