Head Chef - Design Museum

At RA Venues, we create exceptional dining experiences at some of the UK’s most renowned cultural and heritage destinations. From artisan flat whites at prestigious art galleries to vibrant meals at leading zoos, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding food across our diverse venues.

We’re seeking a passionate, experienced, and innovative Head Chef to lead our dedicated culinary team at the iconic Design Museum in Kensington, continuing to elevate the dining experience in this prestigious venue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Innovate: As the Head Chef, you’ll be the ambassador for RA Venues, constantly pushing the boundaries of food innovation while ensuring our offerings remain fresh, high-quality, and on trend.
• Team Leadership: You’ll inspire, motivate, and manage a team of talented chefs, fostering a positive and collaborative environment that delivers exceptional food and service.
• Culinary Excellence: Take a hands-on approach in planning, organizing, and directing food production, ensuring each dish meets our high standards of quality, presentation, and style.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Oversee all aspects of food safety, Health & Safety regulations, and COSHH requirements, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Cost Control & Budgeting: Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to ensure budgetary control, managing kitchen costs effectively while maximizing quality and efficiency.
• Client & Customer Engagement: Work closely with clients and guests to ensure the dining experience is memorable and personalized, maintaining RA Venues’ reputation for excellence.The Ideal Candidate:
• Proven Leadership: Significant experience as a Head Chef with a strong track record of catering for large numbers while delivering individually crafted meals.
• Big Personality: Strong people skills with the ability to lead, train, and develop a large team, ensuring high performance and morale.
• Passionate About Food: A genuine passion for food, customer service, and food innovation, with a keen interest in current culinary trends.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of kitchen financials, including budgeting, cost control, and maximizing profitability.
• Excellence in Execution: High standards of culinary quality, superb organizational skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Customer-Focused: An engaging personality with an understanding that customer satisfaction is key to success.Why RA Venues?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and creative Head Chef to make a name for themselves in the contract catering industry. We offer support, development, and a competitive salary, along with the chance to work in one of the most prestigious and dynamic environments in the country