Area Head Chef

Allstaff Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking an Area Head Chef to manage kitchen operations across various modern fresh-food pubs. You will be responsible for designing seasonal menus, leading a passionate kitchen team, and ensuring the highest food hygiene standards. The role offers approximately £42,000 per annum plus tips and bonuses, along with excellent career progression within an expanding group. Own transport is essential due to the multi-site nature of the role.

Benefits

Approx. £3.5k in Tips P / A

Bonus structure

Paid holidays

Discounts across all pubs

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations management.
• Ability to create and update seasonal menus.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations across multiple sites.
• Design seasonal menus utilizing fresh ingredients.
• Lead and train a skilled kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership in a kitchen setting

Menu design and innovation

Food hygiene and safety standards

Ability to train and mentor staff

Job description

Title

Area Head Chef

42,000 P / A + Tips + Bonus

Fresh Food

Great Career Progression

Company Profile

Our client is seeking a talented and driven Area Head Chef to lead the kitchen team across a small group of modern, fresh‑food pubs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, privately‑owned hospitality group from baked goods to sauces using only the finest, freshest ingredients.

Role Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for kitchen operations across multiple sites.
• Designing and updating seasonal menus using fresh ingredients.
• Leading and training a passionate, skilled kitchen team.
• Cooking fresh food for between 250‑2000 covers per week.
• Upholding the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Keeping up with trends to maintain innovation in dishes and presentation.

Working Hours & Schedule

Working a minimum of 40 hours per week, with 2 days off including at least 1 guaranteed weekend day and 2 evenings off a week.

Own transport is essential due to the multi‑site nature of the role.

Benefits

• 43,000 P / A
• Plus approx. £3.5k in Tips P / A
• Bonus structure
• Guaranteed 2 nights of a week
• Paid holidays
• Excellent career progression within an expanding group
• Discounts across all pubs in the group