Head Chef

Elephant Hospitality Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospitality group in Greater London is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their team and enhance culinary offerings. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience cooking at a high standard and a passion for fresh seasonal ingredients. This role offers the opportunity for career development, a share of service charge, and generous discounts on food and drink. Join a community-focused pub that values both staff and guests alike.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

50% off food and drink

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record of managing a professional kitchen.
• Passion for working with fresh seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and run a professional kitchen.
• Motivate and develop kitchen teams for best results.
• Ensure food hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Cooking to 2-3 AA Rosette level

Communication skills

Team building and development

Proactive kitchen management

Job description

Introduction to the site and the role :

The Albion is a Georgian gem left over from a time when Islington was little more than a small residential suburb surrounded by fields and farmland. Today, we pride ourselves on continuing our reign as a community focused pub where we offer all our guests the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and be waited on hand and foot!

We are looking for an experienced and confidentHead Chef to take things to the next level. We work closely with some of the UK’s greatest farmers so you need to have a passion for working with fresh seasonal ingredients.

So, if you’ve been looking for a career defining moment, this could be the job you’ve been looking for!

About you :

• An ambitions Head Chef with at least 2 years’ experience cooking to 2-3 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* 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 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 50% off food and drink.
• Cycle to work and technology scheme.
• Flexible shift patterns.

About Us :

• Operated by the award-winning Noble Inns.
• 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.
• 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 good reputation even further.

Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.