Head Chef

Prime Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef for two sites in London. The role involves leading teams, designing seasonal menus, and maintaining high standards in a modern British and European cuisine environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in fresh-food settings and a passion for creativity. Competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus bonuses, with benefits including potential live-in accommodation and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 per annum + bonus

Potential live-in accommodation

28 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

36% discounts across all pubs

Annual team trips

Meals during shifts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in working in fresh-food restaurants or gastro pubs.
• Business-savvy with the ability to run a profitable kitchen.
• Organised and capable of leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen teams across two sites.
• Source the best British produce and design seasonal menus.
• Collaborate on menu planning, costing, and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity in menu design

Excellent communication

Business acumen

Experience in fresh-food environments

Job description

Overview

Head Chef – Modern British & European Cuisine at Kensal Rise and Crouch End. Two sites available: one with a modern pub and restaurant downstairs, nightclub upstairs and private rooms; the other a foody, cosy pub with quiz nights, good wine and strong community. The role focuses on leading passionate teams, delivering high-quality food, and creating memorable experiences through your cooking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen teams across two sites, driving creativity, consistency and exceptional standards.
• Source the best British produce with seasonality guiding menu design, including pub classics with a twist, daily specials, brunch on weekends and Sunday roasts.
• Collaborate with management on menu planning, costing, and profitability while maintaining high-quality dishes.
• Operate a well-organized kitchen, ensuring food safety, cleanliness and efficient service.
• Set a culture of teamwork, lead from the front, and communicate effectively with front-of-house and other staff.

You Are

• Driven by great food, fresh produce, seasonality and creativity.
• An approachable leader who inspires their team through a culture of creativity.
• A good communicator, organised, and able to set the team up to succeed.
• A team player who focuses on results and leads by example.
• Experienced in working in fresh-food restaurants or gastro pubs.
• Business-savvy with the ability to run a profitable kitchen while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Aspiring to grow and develop within a fantastic, award-winning company.

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to £50,000 per annum + bonus
• Potential live-in accommodation
• 28 days holiday
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings
• Creativity and flair; bring your ideas to the table
• 36%? discounts across all pubs, bars and restaurants (30% stated in original; kept as stated)
• Annual team trips, regular management incentives and socials
• We’ll provide meals during shifts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Licence Trade Charity
• Access to wages at any time via Wagestream
• Take your birthday off on us