Head Chef

The Bald Faced Stag; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand new opening

Training & development

Career progression

30% staff discount

Team trips & socials

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus up to £1000

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Bald Faced Stag in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen at a fresh food-focused pub group. You will manage the kitchen, lead a team, and deliver outstanding dishes across seasonal menus and pub classics.

We expect hands-on leadership, strong Health & Safety knowledge, stock control, and a track record of high-volume operations. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus scheme, staff discounts, and opportunities for progression as we expand openings across London.

Qualifications

• Qualified Head Chef with gastro pub level experience.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and stock/GP control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate kitchen teams to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Oversee kitchen operations to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure high-volume service runs smoothly with strong organisation and communication.

Skills

Head Chef

Fresh ingredients

Seasonal menus

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Stock control

Job description

Head Chef - award Winning Pub Group - Fresh Food Business - London The Bald Faced Stag is a beautiful pub with hints of old and new creating an amazing contemporary atmosphere throughout the week. With a menu filled with seasonal specials, pub classics and Sunday roasts to knock your socks off, our dining room is a must-visit for foodies around East Finchley and Muswell Hill.

Are you a Head Chef looking to take the next step in their career? We are looking for a Head Chef who has a great range of experience working at gastro pub food level.

Do you love working with only fresh ingredients and enjoy leading a kitchen to delivering great dishes enjoyed by all? Do you wish to add your distinctive creative flare to our pub classics and new innovative dishes?

You Are:

• An enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified Head Chef who is ready for a new challenge.
• Able to demonstrate your experience of working with fresh ingredients and seasonal menus.
• Able to demonstrate experience of working in a professional kitchen showing a clear understanding of Health and Safety.
• Able to show a proven track record of managing the kitchen and controlling stock and GP.
• Someone with a background of dealing with high volume.
• Able to show technical skill and attention to detail
• Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Confident in your communication skills and ability to lead and motivate their teams.

What's in it for me:

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Be part of a brand new opening
• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get 30% discount across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested in hearing more?

Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company ! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.