Lead Cook - Bar & Kitchen
Role: Lead Cook
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £17.18 per hour with COL pay increase in April 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team as a Lead Cook to spearhead menu development, source suppliers and work on stock management to further elevate our food offering, whilst leading swift, efficient, safe and compliant service.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in Kitchen Supervision: Demonstrates proven experience in supervising a kitchen of a similar size, with the ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
- Passionate About Menu Development: Displays a strong passion for and deep knowledge of creating exciting, sustainable, and healthy menus, with the ability to innovate and elevate the offerings.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety: Holds demonstrable knowledge in food hygiene and health & safety practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Skilled in Cooking: Exhibits strong culinary skills with the ability to prepare and deliver high-quality food consistently, showcasing expertise and attention to detail.
Further details about the application process can be found on Job Description. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com by no later than 12th January 2025. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.
To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox.
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with effect from 2nd January 2025. We reserve the right to close the role early.
The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means that you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.