Autonomous Head Chef - Seasonal Menus & Team Leadership

Cubitt House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Pub discounts

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Share save scheme

Development programmes and masterclass

Job summary

Cubitt House, a collection of eight luxury London pubs, seeks a Head Chef to drive the kitchen with vision and passion. You will lead a brigade, create outstanding seasonal menus, and ensure dishes reflect quality and sustainability across our renowned venues.

You will oversee daily operations, train and develop the team, and maintain health and safety standards while collaborating with management to deliver a cohesive and vibrant dining experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a quality hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities.
• Mastery of classic techniques such as butchery, charcuterie, and pastry.
• Passion for seasonal, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional dishes and service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Develop, refine, and innovate seasonal menus that showcase British ingredients and culinary techniques.
• Champion sustainability, seasonality, and sourcing the finest local produce.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and the wider kitchen team.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with the wider management team to maintain a cohesive, creative, and vibrant food offering.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Butchery & pastry mastery

Seasonal/local ingredients

Hands-on approach

UK work eligibility

Job description

Cubitt House, a collection of eight luxury London pubs, seeks a Head Chef to drive the kitchen with vision and passion. You will lead a brigade, create outstanding seasonal menus, and ensure dishes reflect quality and sustainability across our renowned venues.

You will oversee daily operations, train and develop the team, and maintain health and safety standards while collaborating with management to deliver a cohesive and vibrant dining experience.