Head Chef

Noble Inns - Smokehouse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to elevate their culinary offerings. The ideal candidate will have experience at a high level, a passion for fresh ingredients, and a proactive approach to kitchen management. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Share of service charge

50% off food and drink

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience cooking to 3 AA Rosette level.
• Proven track record of managing a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Run a professional kitchen with a hands-on approach.
• Manage budgeted GPs and maintain 5* Food Hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Leadership

Job description

Head Chef

Introduction to the site and the role:

Smokehouse opened in 2013 to rave reviews and has continued to build a loyal following of meat lovers ever since. We work with the best farms in the UK and butcher our meat on site to create a daily changing blackboard bursting with coal-grilled prime cuts and slow smoked specialities. We receive our fish from small day boats off the south coast of England and only use the best produce available.

We have a changing wall of beer featuring 20 taps of craft beer and we source wine from family owned vineyards only.

We are looking for an experienced and confident Head Chef to take things to the next level. We work closely with some of the UK’s greatest farmers so you need to have a passion for working with fresh seasonal ingredients.

If you’ve been looking for a career-defining moment, this could be the job you’ve been looking for!

About you:

• An ambitious Head Chef with at least 2 years’ experience cooking to 3 AA Rosette level.
• An enthusiastic, dynamic, and determined Head Chef who takes pride in their work, enjoys working collaboratively, and is ready for a new challenge.
• Take a proactive hands-on approach to running a professional kitchen.
• A proven track record of managing a professional kitchen, including managing budgeted GPs and maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in building, motivating, and developing teams to achieve the best results at all times.
• A passion for imparting knowledge and training both FOH and BOH teams.
• A passion for working with the best produce.

What’s in it for you:

• An opportunity to make your mark and advance your career.
• Training and development opportunities – we prefer to promote from within.
• Share of service charge.
• Companywide discounts: 50% off food and drink.
• Cycle to work and technology schemes.
• Flexible shift patterns.

About Us:

• Operated by the award-winning Noble Inns.
• Each of our sites, much like our teams, is unique and offbeat!
• We believe in caring for our people as much as our guests.
• We are passionate about developing careers and promoting from within.

Applicants must be passionate and take great pride in their work to help us grow our reputation further.

Good luck, and we look forward to hearing from you.