Head Chef - London

Polpo
Soho, London
Competitive Salary + staff benefits & bonus
15 May 2018
27 May 2018
Head Chef
Full Time

Head Chef - POLPO Ltd

POLPO Ltd is a group of 8 casual, informal & buzzy restaurants which all revolve around the idea of simplicity:

  • POLPO, meaning “octopus” in Italian, is a Venetian bàcaro – a humble restaurant serving simple but authentic food all freshly prepared on-site, paired with young Italian wines and classic Italian aperitivo cocktails. There are 6 POLPOs in London and Brighton.
  • POLPETTO is smaller than its sister restaurants and offers seasonal Venetian-inspired dishes in an elegant & intimate setting with an open kitchen. POLPETTO is located on Berwick Street in the heart of Soho and has received the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand for the last four consecutive years. 
  • SPUNTINO takes its inspiration from the Prohibition-style speakeasy cocktail bars of downtown New York, offering twists on classic Italian-American cuisine and unashamedly boozy cocktails. The restaurant is located in the red-light district in the middle of Soho.

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef. You will be managing a small, close-knit team and report directly to our Group Executive Chef.​

This is what working for POLPO looks like:

  • Up to 50% discount on all POLPO Ltd restaurants
  • Benefits platform offering discounts on restaurants, gym memberships, holidays and more via Perkbox membership for all staff
  • Up to 28 days paid holiday per year
  • Enrolment into company pension scheme after 3 months
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme – where you can earn up to £300 to work with your friends
  • Work incentives with amazing prizes such as trips abroad to Italy
  • Staff parties
  • Regular trips to producers & suppliers
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience, with tronc
  • Staff meals are provided daily, and a beer or glass of wine at the end of the night

The Ideal POLPO Person:

  • Loves food, drinks, restaurants & people
  • Has experience in a busy kitchen
  • Wants to support & work as part of a close-knit team
  • Speaks great English
  • Valid right to work in the UK is essential

There is lots of room for career growth in this young and dynamic company so if you think you have what it takes to join our team, please apply.