Overview
Chef – Pame Gyros
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Chef to join our vibrant culinary team! In this role, you will be at the forefront of creating exceptional dining experiences by preparing and presenting quality dishes that delight our guests. Your leadership skills and culinary expertise will inspire your team to deliver outstanding service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to showcase their culinary talent in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.
Duties
- Lead food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
- Prepare authentic Greek street food, including gyros, souvlaki, wraps, skepasti, salads, and other menu items to company standards.
- Confidently operate and manage the gyros rotisserie, ensuring meat is cooked, carved, and served correctly.
- Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to foster a collaborative team environment.
- Manage food production processes, including inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
- Oversee food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and sanitation standards.
- Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely preparation of orders and excellent customer service.
- Assist with menu development and maintain consistency across all dishes.
- Monitor kitchen operations during service, troubleshoot issues promptly, and optimise workflow efficiency.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Chef in a busy restaurant, takeaway, or street food environment.
- Essential: Experience preparing Greek street food, including gyros, souvlaki, wraps, and grilled meats, or the ability to quickly learn authentic Pame Gyros recipes and techniques.
- Strong knowledge of meat preparation, grilling, seasoning, and wrap assembly.
- Proven supervisory experience with the ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team.
- Excellent understanding of food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Passion for hospitality, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering consistently high-quality food.
Join us at Pame Gyros and bring your passion for authentic Greek cuisine to our growing team. We value energetic professionals who thrive on teamwork, innovation, and delivering memorable dining experiences. If you’re ready to showcase your skills and help serve the best gyros in town, we’d love to hear from you!
Pay: From £42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
