Head Chef

Wood street; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant bistro-style restaurant in London is seeking an experienced Head Chef. You will lead kitchen operations, maintain high food standards, and develop a passionate kitchen team. Applicants should have proven experience, strong leadership, and be available on weekends. The role offers competitive salary of £40-45k depending on experience.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to influence menus and standards

Key role in a growing neighbourhood venue

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef required.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate a small team.
• Reliability and availability essential, especially weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain exceptional food standards and consistency.
• Create seasonal menus in line with cost targets.
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Develop and support your kitchen team.

Skills

Proven experience as a Head Chef

Strong leadership skills

Reliability & consistency

Excellent ordering & stock management skills

Willingness to work side-by-side with management

Passion for delivering great food

Job description

Head Chef – Small Bistro-Style Restaurant. Employment Type: Full-Time. Hours: 45 hours. Must be available weekends. Salary: £40-45k depending on experience.

We’re a small, vibrant bistro-style restaurant known for our quality food, exceptional Sunday roasts, and warm, community-focused atmosphere. We’re looking for a hands‑on, experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help drive the business forward.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef
• Strong leadership skills – able to motivate and guide a small, close‑knit team
• Reliability & consistency – fully available throughout the season, especially on weekends
• Excellent ordering & stock management skills to keep control of margins and waste
• Willingness to work side‑by‑side with the General Manager to improve KPIs, reduce costs, and maintain high‑quality output
• A passion for delivering great food, including our signature Sunday roasts

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day kitchen operations.
• Maintain exceptional food standards and consistency.
• Create seasonal menus aligned with cost targets.
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Develop and support your kitchen team.

We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to influence menus, standards and kitchen culture.
• A chance to play a key role in a growing neighbourhood venue.

Additional Information

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Starting time: Immediate start!