Copita (tapas bar)
Central London (SOHO)
Income - up to £50,000/yr depending on experience + bonus
IMMEDIATE START
Copita is a multi-award winning independent Spanish tapas bar.
Serving a modern tapas menu - our menu is very much product-led, seasonal and fluid. The successful applicant will need to share this desire and continue in the same vein, sourcing the finest ingredients and developing excellent plates of tapas. The position demands someone who is creative yet mindful of tradition.
We are looking for someone with the following:
...a deep understanding and passion for Spanish food.
...a minimum of 3yrs experience at Head Chef, Snr Sous or Sous Chef level. We will consider Snr Sous or Sous Chefs who have had the necessary experience in running a kitchen in the absence of their Head Chef and feel ready to take that step up, with our support, to Head Chef.
...a proven background of producing excellence on the plate and a natural ability to create interesting tapas dishes that can delight the most discerning of palates.
...a thorough understanding of all aspects of kitchen management including chef training, financial performance, menu writing & costing and health & safety legislation. We expect you to hold a Level 3 food and hygiene certificate.
...command of the Spanish language along with good English would be highly preferable.
Key skills:
- highly motivated with strong leadership skills
- experienced in menu development
- excellent communicator in order to build healthy relationships with team members and suppliers
- comfortable working to budgets and managing rotas
- very organised, detailed & responsible
- dedicated, stable & naturally calm
- be used to running busy shifts
Other info:
- we are closed on Sundays and have an extended holiday at Christmas to recharge!
- past Head Chefs have been on research trips to Spain with the manager and owners and/or received training at the Basque culinary school in San Sebastian