Kitchen Manager – The Queens Head – London

Queens Grill is looking for an ambitious chef who wants more than just a job. We’ve recently launched our residency in a busy East London pub and are building a fresh food concept centred around quality burgers, grills, wings, loaded fries, Caribbean‑inspired flavours and sharing platters. The role is for a driven Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager who wants the opportunity to help build and run the business as if it were their own.

Key Areas of Input

• Menu development
• Kitchen systems
• Supplier relationships
• Cost control
• Team building
• Business growth

Responsibilities

• Running day‑to‑day kitchen operations
• Managing prep and service
• Maintaining food quality and consistency
• Stock management and ordering
• Food cost control
• HACCP and food safety compliance
• Training and developing kitchen staff
• Supporting new menu development
• Helping grow the Queens Grill brand

Target Candidates

• Kitchen Manager looking for a new challenge
• Head Chef who wants more freedom and ownership
• Food Entrepreneur looking for a platform to build from

Desired Qualifications

• Be passionate about great food
• Have strong leadership skills
• Understand kitchen finances and food costs
• Be highly organised
• Take pride in your work
• Think like a business owner, not just an employee

Benefits & Compensation

• Self‑employed flexibility
• Freedom to influence the menu and kitchen operation
• Opportunity to help build a new food brand from the ground up
• Performance‑based earnings
• Equity participation opportunities for the right candidate
• Long‑term growth and partnership potential
• Salary: £35,000 – £60,000 per year

The Vision: Queens Grill isn’t just another pub kitchen. We’re building a food brand with ambitions to grow beyond a single site and want someone who wants to be part of that journey and share in the success.

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