Job Description
Calling all experienced, passionate and detail-orientated Head chefs, to join Lina Stores!
ABOUT US
Ranked on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, we are London’s most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant, with locations in Soho, King’s Cross, City, Marylebone, Clapham and South Kensington. First opened in 1944, Lina Stores is known for its fresh, handmade pasta, meats, cheeses, antipasti and many more products — all imported from Italy! Guests can enjoy our Italian dishes in our restaurant and take away the ingredients from our deli to recreate their Italian feast at home. We also have an online shop which allows customers to order online quickly and easily with seamless deliveries straight to their front door. All of this requires preparation, which is all done in our very own Lina Cucina in Peckham, where we develop our high-quality Italian recipes.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU AS A HEAD CHEF?
- 24/7/365 access to GP and prescription service.
- Up to 30% off all our restaurants, bars and delicatessens
- Up to 30% of our sister restaurants (Island Poke & Kricket)
- Daily Coffee allowance and homemade nutritious meals on shift
- Constant training and a clear development path to further your career
- Generous refer a friend scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Hospitality Rewards App
- Wagestream platform
- Employees and Leader of the Quarter
- Staff parties
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Head Chef, you will be fully responsible for the management of the restaurant kitchen. You will manage the team to ensure efficiency, quality, and cleanliness, whilst maintaining a friendly and professional atmosphere. You will be serving high-quality handmade ‘modern and traditional’ Italian recipes & dishes, such as Artisan Pastas and Fresh Foods, whilst holding the responsibility of the food management ordering system and personally upholding and training excellent H&S and food hygiene standards.
YOU ARE
A hard-working & professional chef, with exceptional cooking skills and a passion for Italian Food. Previous experience of team training and management is essential, alongside previous experience working in a quality kitchen. You will hold a minimum level 2 H&S/Food Hygiene certificates. A strong work ethic is essential, alongside flexibility and a willingness to work as part of a strong team. Italian speaking would be advantageous, but not essential.
INTERESTED?
If you’re an experienced Head chef, with passion and drive, then apply to be a part of our growing team!