Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment · London, London

Head Chef at Platinum Recruitment, based in London, London, paying £16.00 - £17.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£16.00 - £17.00 per hour
Location
London, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
6 hours ago
Closes
2 Sep 2026
Sector
Chef

6% below the typical rate for chef

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/head-chef-13/

About the role

Chef – £16 – £17 Per Hour + Tronc + Great Perks – 25-30 Hours per week – South Bank, London

Join a vibrant venue in South bank, London with staff socials, discounts, and real career growth.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Chef to join a lively and growing hospitality venue in South bank, London. This role is perfect for a passionate Chef who enjoys working in a small team, delivering quality food, and thriving in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Working as a Chef in South bank, London, you’ll play a key role in shaping the kitchen culture while ensuring every dish is prepared to the highest standard. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef looking for their next opportunity.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:

  • Tronc on top of salary
  • Staff discounts across the business
  • Regular staff socials and team events
  • Extra holiday entitlement with length of service
  • Company pension scheme
  • A supportive and energetic working environment

Key Responsibilities:

As a Chef, you’ll oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation, including:

  • Overseeing daily kitchen operations from prep through to service
  • Assigning duties and maintaining high kitchen standards
  • Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes consistently
  • Managing stock levels, supplier orders, and inventory
  • Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
  • Handling dietary requirements and customer requests professionally
  • Delivering efficient service during busy periods

What we’re looking for:

The ideal Chef will have:

  • Previous experience in a similar kitchen role
  • A genuine passion for quality food and hospitality
  • Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • The ability to lead and motivate a small team
  • A positive, hardworking, and customer-focused attitude
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

If you’re looking for your next opportunity as a Chef in South bank, London, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality career.

Job Number Bank10 / INDCHEFS
Location │ South bank, London
Role │ Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/head-chef-13/ · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 2 Sep 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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