Head Chef

Culinary Collective; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead culinary operations. You will be responsible for driving food quality and innovation while managing costs and developing a high-performing kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and the ability to shape the restaurant's identity. This role offers an opportunity to create exceptional guest experiences and maintain the highest standards of food safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally as Head Chef.
• Strong understanding of culinary trends and food innovation.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations.
• Develop and execute menus aligned with restaurant concept.
• Manage food costs and wastage effectively.
• Recruit and train kitchen brigade.

Skills

Leadership

Food innovation

Menu development

Food safety management

Cost management

Job description

Head Chef

Reporting to: CEO

Role Overview

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading all culinary operations, driving food quality, consistency, and innovation while managing costs and developing a high-performing kitchen team. You will play a central role in shaping the restaurant's identity, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and exceptional food quality at all times.
• Develop, maintain, and execute menus that align with the restaurant's concept and commercial objectives.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage food costs, GP targets, wastage, and stock control effectively.
• Recruit, train, develop, and manage the kitchen brigade, including rotas, appraisals, and discipline.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance.
• Work closely with the General Manager and senior team to align kitchen and business strategy.
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and oversee ordering and deliveries.