Head Chef

We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to take full responsibility for leading a fire‑led kitchen with a strong focus on great seasonal produce. This is a rare opportunity to make your mark in a unique Central London setting, where respect for ingredients is central.

Head Chef

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, setting and maintaining the highest standards.
• Deliver a menu that reflects the restaurant and develop specials that reflect seasonality, market quality, and open‑fire cooking techniques.
• Oversee daily operations including service, prep, and kitchen flow.
• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing, ensuring only the best ingredients are used.
• Control kitchen budgets, stock, and GP while maximising quality and consistency.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance at all times.
• Drive training, mentoring, and development of junior chefs.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a busy kitchen.
• A genuine passion for cooking with fire, using the best produce, and bold, ingredient‑led food.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent organisational and financial management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment while maintaining consistency and precision.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Head Chef to take ownership of a distinctive kitchen and bring creativity, leadership, and flair to a role where fire, seasonality, and craft are celebrated.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Clear career growth and development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling for better work‑life balance
• Generous staff dining discounts across the group
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Wellbeing initiatives to support you inside and outside work
• Regular rewards, incentives, and team celebrations
• Be part of an ambitious, expanding restaurant group
• Have your ideas heard and make a real impact
• Work in vibrant restaurants that live and breathe hospitality

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