Head Chef

Glendola Leisure; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Central London seeks an experienced Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and food production for multiple venues. The ideal candidate will manage a high-volume kitchen focusing on quality pub food and event catering while upholding exceptional food safety standards. Responsibilities include designing menus, training staff, and managing costs. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Competitive salary including fixed Tronc

Career development opportunities

Private Medical Cover after one year

28 days paid holiday

25% discount at all venues

Access to mental health resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef.
• Experience in functions or events.
• Strong GP and cost control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation for a high-volume pub.
• Design and evolve a seasonal pub menu.
• Manage food production for private events.

Skills

Experience in high-volume pub kitchens

Strong understanding of centralised production

Excellent organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Job description

Head Chef – Central London Pub with Multi‑Site Production Responsibility

Location: Central London (Westminster)

Salary: £45,300 including Fixed Tronc

Hours: 40‑45 hours per week, dependent on business needs

About the Company

Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs, and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service, and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can‑do’ attitude, and willingness to become an expert in your products, and want a role that is as individual as you are, then you’re the one for us.

About the Job

We are looking for an experienced and driven Head Chef to lead the kitchen in a busy London pub with established function and events facilities, while also taking responsibility for the production and supply of menu items to other London venues within the group.

This is a senior, hands‑on role ideal for a Head Chef who enjoys balancing high‑quality pub food, event catering, and centralised production, while maintaining strong operational and food safety standards.

The Role:

• Lead the kitchen operation for a high-volume London pub and function space
• Be part of a team that designs, delivers, deliver and evolves a seasonal, commercially focused pub menu
• Oversee food production for private events, functions, and group bookings
• Manage the preparation and supply of agreed menu items to other London venues within the company.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and portion control across all supplied sites
• Manage food costs, GP targets, ordering, and stock control
• Recruit, train, and develop a strong kitchen team
• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
• Work closely with senior management on menu planning, pricing, and operational improvements

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven experienced Head Chef
• Experience in high-volume pub kitchens, ideally with functions or events
• Strong understanding of centralised production / multi-site supply
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Commercially aware with strong GP and cost control knowledge
• Confident, calm leader with a passion for quality pub food

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, including a fixed Tronc
• Opportunity to shape menus across multiple London venues
• Career development within a growing hospitality group
• Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them.
• Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service.
• Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service.
• 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues.
• Annual Staff Events

Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.