Autonomous Head Chef | Create Seasonal Menus & Lead Kitchen

Youngs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Menu autonomy

Apprenticeship schemes

Culinary masterclasses

Food trips with suppliers

Chef forums

Free meals

Young's staff discount

Share scheme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Eagle pub in Ravenscourt Park (West London) is seeking a Head Chef to write and evolve menus with fresh seasonal produce, leading a talented kitchen team and setting the culinary direction for the venue.

You will drive recipe development, cost control, and quality service while maintaining high standards across all revenue streams. Join a dynamic Young's pub group with strong local ties.

Qualifications

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef.
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team.
• Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills.
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times.
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials.
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour.
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus showcasing local produce.
• Inspire and lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, consistent dishes.
• Cost management and GP control across revenue streams.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive sales and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and staff training.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Menu development

Cost control

Health & safety

Rota management

Creativity

Job description

The Eagle pub in Ravenscourt Park (West London) is seeking a Head Chef to write and evolve menus with fresh seasonal produce, leading a talented kitchen team and setting the culinary direction for the venue.

You will drive recipe development, cost control, and quality service while maintaining high standards across all revenue streams. Join a dynamic Young's pub group with strong local ties.