Head Chef

Gravity Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing casual dining hospitality business in Greater London is seeking a passionate Head Chef to join their team. The role involves leading the kitchen staff, ensuring the highest culinary standards, and managing kitchen operations. Candidates should bring strong culinary experience and leadership skills. The position offers a base salary of £36,500 with a total package of £53,000, along with unique benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly budget on a virtual card

Paid tronc earnings

Monthly meal for 4 friends

Once-in-a-lifetime trips

Service Awards

Extra week of holiday for weddings

Generous family leave

Formal qualifications support

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Proven leadership abilities to manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver quality food.
• Oversee kitchen operations including food preparation and service.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Cost Control

Leadership Experience

Job description

Our client is an exciting fast growing casual dining hospitality business thats taking the market by storm. As they expand they are looking for talent to join them. They are now looking for a Head Chef in the West End of London to join their team.

The person

• Bring their passion every day with energy and a hands‑on approach to working as a team.
• Make everyone feel welcome just like an old friend.
• Take pride in their craft showing care and dedication in everything they do.
• Are honest authentic and straight in how they communicate at work.

Benefits of the role

• Enjoy a monthly budget on a virtual card to spend on whatever makes you happy.
• Paid tronc earnings Yes even when youre on holiday!
• Card Treat yourself and 4 friends to a meal every month on us.
• Once-in-a-lifetime trips Weve been to Argentina Florence and Portugal. Where will we go next
• Service Awards : Stay with us and be rewarded with 100 on your first year to 1 month off on your 10th!
• Honeymoon Getting married Enjoy an extra week of holiday on us.
• Enhanced family leave Generous maternity paternity and adoption leave to support your family.
• Training and development Whether youre mastering skills or building your career there is something for everyone with our career pathways.
• Formal qualifications From Mental Health First Aid to Health & Safety Level 3 well support your growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme 24 / 7 confidential advice guidance and support whenever you need it.
• Wagestream epic parties high street discounts and more...

Package

Base Salary : 36500 Package Tronc Bonus Total package of 53000

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Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Food Industry, Cooking, Cost Control, Baking, Sanitation, Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 36500 - 53000