Development Chef

Arcade - Development ChefDevelopment Chef - ArcadeSalary - CompetitiveSchedule - Full TimeExperience - If you feel excited by digging into the details of international cuisine, we'd love to hear from you.Arcade showcases global brands that deliver authentic food experiences. Partnered with JKS Restaurants, we deliver international flavours and concepts to an exceptional standard, working with the best talent in the industry.As Arcade continues to grow and launch its second food hall in Battersea Power Station next year, we are looking for a development chef to join our growing team. Working alongside our creative and food ops directors, you will possess extensive experience working across international cuisines- from American, to European and Asian.Arcade are seeking a Development Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all thing's food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Development Chef looking for an opportunity in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. >Arcade Food HallLocated just off Tottenham Court Road in the iconic Centre Point building, the first Arcade food hall showcases our core philosophy of championing emerging food and drink talent. Currently, 11 brands fill the space, spanning cuisines from Japanese to Mexican and Thai.As the Arcade entity evolves to include the Battersea venue in 2023, as well as future global sites in the pipeline, its nature as a platform for insurgent brands will continue to be one of the key focuses for business development. Brands that we nurture (either developed in-house or with external partners) in our fast-paced spaces will have the opportunity to scale externally through licensing or franchising. These two verticals form a core part of the Arcade business strategy, alongside technology.The PositionYou will have a curious approach to cooking and strong organisational skills to develop and document recipes across global cuisines. Your knowledge of available supply chain will enable you to deliver genuine dishes that boldly represent a particular corner of the world. While often working to a well-defined brief, we are also looking for someone to bring their unique ideas and personality to the development process.The role is well suited for an existing development chef, or a Head/Exec chef who has a wealth of experience working in top restaurants across a myriad of cuisines. Hours are mainly daytime which may vary throughout launch periods, and is mainly based in our new production kitchen in West London. You will be able to work independently, but also have our network of chefs, brand partners, and procurement specialists for support.Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:Treat Yourself Monthly JKS Dining Out Allowance Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Cost price wine through our suppliers Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hub Company tech schemeLook After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Cycle to work Scheme Employee Assistance Program Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Season Ticket LoanProgress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.Be Yourself Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days) Wagestream - stream your pay earlier Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awardsThe GroupJKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 6 Michelin stars, 3 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World's 100 Best restaurants.The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle's; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George; and there are 9 brands that operate within Arcade Food Hall. The group also includes delivery brands Motu Indian Kitchen and Rice Error, and retail outfits Ambassador General Store, Hoppers Cash & Kari, Berenjak Bazaar, BAO Convni, Bubbleshop by Sandia Chang, and Flor Bakery.JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.