Head Chef - London

Polpo
Soho, London
Competitive Salary + staff benefits & bonus
06 Jun 2018
22 Jun 2018
Head Chef
Full Time

Head Chef - POLPO Ltd

We are currently recruiting for two Head Chef positions:

  • 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
  • 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. Our 27-cover restaurant is located in the red-light district in the middle of Soho

You will be managing small, close-knit teams and report directly to our Group Executive Chef.​

This is what working for POLPO looks like:

  • Up to 50% discount on all POLPO group 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 similar role in a busy kitchen
  • Is excited by the prospect of building and developing your own 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.