Head Chef

Rhubarb Hospitality Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager for a premium health food brand in Central London. The role involves leading kitchen operations, managing production processes, and developing menu items. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-casual settings and skills in managing modern kitchen systems. The position offers a salary between £50k to £55k plus performance bonuses, with a Monday to Friday schedule encouraging a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in QSR, dark kitchens, or production kitchens.
• Skilled in cook-chill, vacuum-packing, and Rational ovens.
• Strong systems thinker with SOPs, KPIs, and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage a Central Production Unit (CPU).
• Oversee batch prep, cook-chill, vacuum-pack workflows.
• Manage Rational iCombi Pro programming and team training.

Skills

Experience in QSR

Skilled in cook-chill

Strong systems thinker

Able to scale operations

Tools

Rational iCombi Pro

Job description

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager - Premium Health Food QSR - Central London - to £55k + Bonus

Location: Regents Park, London NW1
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Rhubarb Recruitment is hiring a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager for a premium fast‑casual health food brand in Central London. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a growing QSR concept focused on fresh‑prep, oven‑led menus and scalable kitchen systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage a Central Production Unit (CPU)
• Oversee batch prep, cook‑chill, vacuum‑pack workflows
• Write SOPs, allergen controls, and HACCP documentation
• Manage Rational iCombi Pro programming and team training
• Set stock levels, ordering systems, and minimise waste
• Support menu development, including breakfast items

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in QSR, dark kitchens, or production kitchens
• Skilled in cook‑chill, vacuum‑packing, and Rational ovens
• Strong systems thinker with SOPs, KPIs, and training experience
• Able to scale operations across multiple sites

What's Offered

• £50k-£55k salary + performance bonus
• Career growth in a fast‑expanding brand
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Good work/life balance - working Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h30

Apply now to join a health‑focused brand redefining fast‑casual dining