Head Chef - Quality Premium Restaurant - Upto 60k - W/End

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Head Chef - Quality Premium Restaurant - West End - Up To 60k + Benefits
IMMEDIATE START
Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a quality fresh food restaurant in the West End of London. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the food offer, delivering consistently high standards while championing seasonal ingredients, strong supplier relationships, and a positive kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and inspire the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality and consistency

Create, develop, and regularly refresh menus focused on fresh, seasonal, and high quality ingredients

Ensure all dishes meet agreed standards for taste, presentation, and portion control

Manage kitchen operations, including rota planning, ordering, stock control, and waste management

Maintain GP targets through effective cost control and supplier negotiation

Ensure full compliance with food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations at all times

Recruit, train, and develop junior chefs, fostering a supportive and professional working environment

Work closely with front of house and management to ensure smooth service and an excellent guest experience

Contribute creatively to specials, events, and new concepts in line with the restaurant's vision

Skills and Experience

Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, ideally within quality fresh food or premium casual dining

Strong background in modern British or European cooking using fresh ingredients

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Sound knowledge of kitchen financials, including GP, labour, and stock management

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high profile West End environment

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Up to date food hygiene certification

Personal Attributes

Passionate about food, quality, and seasonality

Calm and professional under pressure

Hands-on leader with a positive, can-do attitude

Committed to developing people and building strong teams

What We Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Opportunity to lead a well-established kitchen in a prime West End location

Creative input and menu autonomy within the brand's ethos

Supportive ownership and management structure

Career progression within a growing business

If you are a driven Head Chef who takes pride in delivering outstanding fresh food and leading a successful kitchen, we would love to hear from you.

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Location:
Islington
Job Type:
PartTime

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