Head Chef - POLPO

Head Chef - POLPO

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. We have eight restaurants across London and Brighton.

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to head up a small, close-knit team. You will be reporting to the General Manager and 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 unique and original food & drinks and understands the importance of consistently creating the best experience for our teams and customers
• Has experience in a similar role in a busy kitchen. You must enjoy looking after people and putting them at the centre of everything that you do!
• Is excited by the prospect of building, developing and supporting your own team
• Speaks great English and has a positive, honest, can-do attitude
• 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.