Head Chef

Little & Large Hospitality Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent pub company in South East London is seeking an ambitious Head Chef with at least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating memorable dining experiences, a track record of managing high-quality kitchens, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. This role offers training opportunities, a share of service charge, and company discounts. Join us and make your mark in a vibrant, evolving pub atmosphere.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Share of service charge

Companywide discounts

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Proven track record of managing budgeted GPs and 5-star food hygiene.
• Ability to build, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and staffing.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Experience cooking to 2 to 3 AA Rosette level

Strong communication skills

Team development

Proactive kitchen management

Passion for high-quality ingredients

Job description

Welcome to The Talbot, Brockley a proudly independent, food led pub at the heart of one of South East London’s best neighbourhoods.

We’re known for proper, generous cooking, a buzzing atmosphere, and warm, confident hospitality. From lively weekend services and brilliant Sunday roasts to seasonal specials, guest focused events, and Taquria summer days in our tipi covered garden and cabins, everything we do is built on thoughtful details, strong standards, and doing the basics brilliantly every single time.

The Talbot is as much a local as it is a destination. We work closely with brilliant suppliers and makers, celebrate seasonality, and keep our menus exciting while staying disciplined on consistency, pace, and quality. Behind the scenes, we’re a team that cares about craft, training, and getting better week by week.

If you love hospitality, enjoy being part of a team that holds itself to high standards, and take real pride in creating memorable moments for guests, we would love to meet you.

About you

• An ambitious Head Chef with at least 2 years’ experience cooking to 2 to 3 AA Rosette level.
• An enthusiastic, dynamic and determined Head Chef who takes pride in what they do, 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 running a professional kitchen including managing budgeted GPs and 5 star Food Hygiene.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience of building, motivating and developing teams to get the best results at all times.
• A passion for imparting knowledge empreendedor and training up 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 take your career to the next level.
• Training and developing opportunities we like to develop from within.
• Share of service charge.
• Companywide discounts.
• Flexible shift patterns.

About us

• Operated by the award winning hori and Little and Large Pub Company.
• Each one of our sites, much like our teams, is individual and offbeat.
• We believe in looking after our people just as well as we look after our guests.
• We have a passion for developing people’s careers and promoting from within.

Applicants must be passionate and take great pride in what they put on the plate and help us grow our reputation even further.

Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.