Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
Were looking for a hands-on, standards-driven Head Chef to lead an exciting new opening in Central London, this is a fresh-food kitchen and you will need to be able to inspire a talented brigade of Chefs. If you love building teams, delivering consistent quality, and running a tight, well-organised operation, this is a role where you can truly make your mark.
The Role As Head Chef, youll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading service, developing your team, and delivering food youre proud of. Youll drive high standards, maintain excellent food safety, and ensure every plate meets spec. Youll also shape menus, manage stock and GP, and work closely with the GM to keep service smooth and guests happy.
This role also brings future potential to step up to Executive Chef within this group in the coming months.
What Youll Be Doing Leading, coaching and developing the kitchen team
Running efficient, organised services in a high-volume environment
Creating seasonal menus, specs and costings
Managing stock, ordering, waste and GP
Ensuring top-tier food safety, hygiene and compliance
Working collaboratively with FOH to deliver great guest experiences
Maintaining a clean, safe, well-run kitchen at all times
What Were Looking For 2+ years experience as a Head Chef in a fresh-food, quality-led xwzovoh kitchen
Strong leadership skills, calm, organised, and great with people
Excellent food knowledge and creativity with menu development
Confident with cost control, budgeting and rota management
A role model for standards, safety and professionalism
If youre a Head Chef who leads from the front, develops people, and thrives in a fast-paced, fresh-food environment, wed love to hear from you.
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Head Chef New Opening – Fresh Food – High Volume Gastro Pub £65,000 + 20% Bonus
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.Were looking for a hands-on, standards-driven Head Chef to lead an exciting new opening in Central London, this is a fresh-food kitchen and you will need to be able to inspire a talented brigade of Chefs. If you love building teams, delivering consistent quality, and running a tight, well-organised operation, this is a role where you can truly make your mark.The Role As Head Chef, youll take full ownership of the kitchen, leading service, developing your team, and delivering food youre proud of. Youll drive high standards, maintain excellent food safety, and ensure every plate meets spec. Youll also shape menus, manage stock and GP, and work closely with the GM to keep service smooth and guests happy.This role also brings future potential to step up to Executive Chef within this group in the coming months.What Youll Be Doing Leading, coaching and developing the kitchen teamRunning efficient, organised services in a high-volume environmentCreating seasonal menus, specs and costingsManaging stock, ordering, waste and GPEnsuring top-tier food safety, hygiene and complianceWorking collaboratively with FOH to deliver great guest experiencesMaintaining a clean, safe, well-run kitchen at all timesWhat Were Looking For 2+ years experience as a Head Chef in a fresh-food, quality-led xwzovoh kitchenStrong leadership skills, calm, organised, and great with peopleExcellent food knowledge and creativity with menu developmentConfident with cost control, budgeting and rota managementA role model for standards, safety and professionalismIf youre a Head Chef who leads from the front, develops people, and thrives in a fast-paced, fresh-food environment, wed love to hear from you.Send your CV to Scott today for more information….