Head Chef

London | £60,000 + 10% bonus + tronc | Permanent | Full-time

• This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, knowledgeable and commercially minded Head Chef to take ownership of a restaurant kitchen where quality, seasonality, sustainability and consistency are at the heart of the food offering.
• You’ll be joining an established hospitality team within a distinctive London venue, working closely with the wider operation to create memorable food experiences for a diverse range of guests.
• As Head Chef, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the restaurant kitchen, leading a talented brigade and ensuring consistently high standards across food, service and kitchen operations.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team.
• Creating and delivering seasonal, creative and bespoke menus.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Working closely with the wider hospitality team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Managing stock, ordering, equipment and kitchen resources.
• Monitoring food costs, GP and wastage.
• Building strong relationships with quality suppliers and producers.
• Championing sustainable and responsible approaches to food.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Ensuring the kitchen is organised, efficient and commercially successful.
• Developing a positive, inclusive and professional kitchen culture.

About You

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a high-quality restaurant or comparable hospitality environment.
• A strong understanding of modern restaurant kitchen operations.
• Experience creating and developing seasonal menus.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a kitchen brigade.
• Strong commercial awareness, including food cost, stock and wastage management.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• A passion for quality ingredients and sustainable cooking.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The confidence to collaborate with senior stakeholders and wider operational teams.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to remain calm and focused in a busy service environment.

What’s on Offer?

• 10% performance-based bonus
• Tronc
• 47.5 hours per week
• Staff meal allowance
• Performance and service awards
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Cycle scheme and eyecare benefits
• Producer and supplier trips
• Beverage training and tastings
• Discounts across hospitality outlets
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development