Junior Executive Chef

Do you have a passion for great food, live music, and leading talented kitchen teams?

The Columbo Group is searching for a dynamic and experienced Junior Executive Chef to oversee the kitchens at our iconic venues, The Blues Kitchens in London.

At The Blues Kitchen, we deliver a fresh 'American grill meets classic club' menu. We're all about creating delicious, accessible dishes that cater for all. 

About the Role: 

As Group Head Chef, you will be the driving force behind our culinary operations across multiple venues. Collaborating closely with the Executive Chef, you will: 

• Acting Head Chef Support: Step in to lead kitchen teams as acting Head Chef when needed, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining our high standards. 

• Lead Learning & Development: Design and implement training programs to elevate the skills of our kitchen teams, nurturing talent and promoting career growth. 

• Recruitment & Team Leadership: Manage recruitment for all kitchen positions, ensuring we hire and retain the best culinary talent. Lead by example and foster a positive, motivating environment. 

• Compliance & Audits: Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, manage audits, and uphold our strict kitchen standards. 

• Financial Management: Manage budgeting, food cost management, and pricing strategies to balance quality with profitability across our venues. 

What We’re Looking For: 

We need a seasoned chef with strong people management skills and a passion for developing talent. The ideal candidate will have: 

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or multi-site leadership role, ideally in high-volume, fast-paced environments. 

• A track record of successfully managing kitchen teams, with a focus on training, development, and retention. 

• Expertise in compliance, health and safety standards, and kitchen audits. 

• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing food costs and kitchen budgets. 

• The ability to remain flexible, stepping in as acting Head Chef when necessary and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. 

Benefits at The Columbo Group 

At The Columbo Group, it is our utmost priority to ensure each individual feels supported and valued as part of our teams. Joining our family allows you to access the following: 

• 50% discount across all of The Columbo Group venues. 

• Free guestlist to our events and festivals. 

• Best in-class training and development opportunities - ambitious team members are encouraged to enroll into the prestigious Columbo Academy.

• Team get-togethers including an invitation to our renowned End of Year celebration party at the Jazz Cafe.

• Pension Plan 

The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London’s most loved and legendary venues. Stunningly beautiful, it is the perfect space to soak up a live soundtrack of timeless blues and soul from world-famous resident musicians. With all American favorites on the menu and an expertly curated selection of the world’s finest bourbon, The Blues Kitchen is one of the UK’s most loved experiences.  

You can see us in action here: @theblueskitchen | @the_columbo_group

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