£45000 - £55000 Basic Pay + Service Charge & Bonus
Lillie’s is a sparkling wine bar and British sharing plates restaurant rooted in the rhythms of the English countryside. A celebration of homegrown supply,seasonal cooking,and modern British hospitality,it brings together the best of our fields,farms,and shores,paired with an expressive selection of sparkling wines from Britain and beyond. With expansive views across West London,the space offers a refined yet welcoming setting,designed to attract those seeking a premium and elevated experience at Olympia.
We're seeking a visionary Senior Chef who brings both talent and heart to the role. Someone who is energised by creating elevated dining experiences and who understands how to turn moments into memories for our guests. This is the perfect first appointment Head Chef role for an experience and standards led chef.
The Role:
As Head Chef,you’ll be the heart of the kitchen,leading a talented team and shaping an innovative menu with brilliant British produce.
As Head Chef you will be leading our kitchen team and bringing the Lillie’s experience to life. This is a role for someone who is passionate about service,exceptional standards and developing people,someone who leads from the front,stays calm under pressure and never compromises on quality.
We Expect You To:
Collaborate with the Food Team & General Manager to curate and develop both core and seasonal menus with innovative British concepts.
Owning and delivering GP to budget,determining food inventory needs including managing stock,waste and ordering.
Total responsibility for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.
Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene practices and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
Managing and owning the kitchen labour spend,rota planning to budget.
Ensuring our recruitment is in line with company guidelines,recruiting brilliant skills and the correct people to elevate your team’s delivery.
Biannual team performance reviews,consistently training your team,encouraging development and company engagement with initiatives such as Kitchen Collabs and Apprenticeship Schemes.
Engaging with the wider Incipio culture,living and breathing our values.
Who You’ll Be:
A proactive and warm leader,high energy and someone who loves to bring people together.
Extensive experience as a Senior Chef in a elevated restaurant.
Have a keen eye for standards and take pride in every dish served.
Creative,innovative and forward thinking.
Multitasker,expert delegator and loves being in the thick of it.
Someone who keeps calm when the tickets ramp up and service is in full flow.
Obsessed with communication,constantly speaking to your team,with the ability to communicate the bigger picture as well as venue specific details and getting the team to understand why their roles are so important to the venues success.
Someone who our chefs can aspire to be.
Fun! Doesn’t take themselves too seriously and understands that hospitality is all about personality & heart.
Benefits & Best Bits
Vitality Package:Dental,Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards
Self Space:Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio
Hugely exciting career development,with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows
Bonus capacity paid annually
Company awards and events
Sickness & Compassionate Pay
Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France)
Enhanced Maternity,Paternity and Adoption leave
Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials
50% discount for food and drink in all our venues
Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service
Incipio & Inclusivity
We’re all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio,we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That’s why we welcome applications from all backgrounds,experiences,and perspectives; regardless of race,gender,age,disability,religion,sexual orientation,or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process,just let us know. We’ve got you!
