Richmond Restaurant Cook Leader

Job description
About Our Team

We are a dynamic and creative team of chefs and restaurant professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences.

As a Chef de Partie at Ottolenghi Richmond, you will be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, innovation, and attention to detail.
Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of your section in a brand-new kitchen, contribute to menu development, and help deliver the Ottolenghi experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Take charge of your section in the kitchen, ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
• Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the development of creative menus.
The Ideal Candidate
• Has excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Is a strong team player, with the ability to communicate and motivate others.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining focus on quality and consistency.
• Has experience in a similar role, ideally within a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen.
Benefits and Salary
• Enjoy day-time shifts only, no late evenings.
• Receive a chef's uniform.
• Earn an estimated salary of £52,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Benefit from enhanced maternity, adoption, surrogacy, or primary care giver parent pay and paternity pay after 2 years of service.
• Have access to a health benefits package.
• Accumulate 28 days holiday and pension scheme.
• Pursue an excellent training plan and opportunities for development.
• Participate in a refer a friend scheme, £500 each.
• Attend monthly cooking demos, food, wine, and cocktail workshops in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen.
• Experience a positive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for internal progression and growth.