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Head Chef

Other

London

July 21, 2025 to July 21, 2025
AUDITION/INTERVIEW FORMAT
In-person only
Union Requirements
Union only
Compensation
Paid: Standard wages or contract
Organization / Company
The Old Vic
OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

The role of the Head Chef is to have full responsibility for all food provision across The Old Vic – including management of the Backstage kitchen and team; and menu development and delivery (for the café and bar, grab-and-go Theatre options, and varied Event catering).

Essential:

Proven experience of working as a Head Chef, leading a small team, in a similar sized venue

A passion for food, local produce and ingredients, alongside demonstrable experience of creative approach to menu creation and development

Experience of setting up a new kitchen operation

Collaborative and hands on approach to team management

Proven understanding of food safety and hygiene principles

A proven ability to provide a high level of culinary skill in an often highly pressurised environment

Highly motivated with a positive and flexible approach to work and ability to adapt quickly to new information and procedures

IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite and Excel in particular.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven budgetary management and stock control

A proven ability to work as both part of a team and independently

Highly organised and good timekeeping.

How to Apply:

https://jobs.oldvictheatre.com/jobs/6135852-head-chef

Contact Information

Email
jobs@oldvictheatre.com
Website
https://jobs.oldvictheatre.com/#section-jobs

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