Head Chef

Kamro Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking wellness café in South West London is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The successful candidate will design a vibrant health-focused menu while ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. With a strong community focus and wellness perks like training opportunities, this role is perfect for those passionate about innovative cooking that nurtures body and soul. If you’re looking to make a real impact with your culinary skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Wellness membership

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, ideally within a health, wellness or café environment.
• Genuine passion for healthy eating and innovative menu development.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and manage daily operations.
• Ensure consistent high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Manage stock ordering and supplier relationships.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Kitchen Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Cost Control

Job description

Head Chef Wellness Food

Salary: DOE bonuses

Location: South West London

Are you a passionate chef with a love for healthy innovative cuisine? Do you thrive on creating dishes that not only taste amazing but also nourish body and soul? This is your chance to lead in a role where wellness, creativity and balance are at the heart of everything you do.

About the Role

As Head Chef you’ll take the lead in designing and developing a vibrant health‑focused menu that excites customers and keeps them coming back. You’ll be given the freedom to express your creativity, introduce new ideas and champion wellness‑focused cooking. From fresh seasonal produce to plant‑forward dishes, this is a role where you have the space to innovate while working with a supportive team and top‑quality kitchen equipment.

About the Client

Our client is a forward‑thinking wellness café based in South West London. They’ve created a calm, modern, and nourishing space where people come to enjoy delicious, feel‑good food in a welcoming environment. With a strong focus on community, sustainability and wellbeing, this is the perfect place for someone who wants their career to have real purpose.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 6:30 am – 4:00 pm

5 days on, 2 days off

28 days holiday

Wellness membership, training opportunities and retreats included

Key Duties

• Lead the kitchen team and manage daily operations
• Create and test new wellness‑inspired dishes
• Ensure consistent high standards of food quality and presentation
• Manage stock ordering and supplier relationships
• Maintain food safety and hygiene compliance
• Inspire, mentor and support the kitchen team

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, ideally within a health, wellness or café environment
• Genuine passion for healthy eating and innovative menu development
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Organised, reliable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Creativity and flair for developing fresh seasonal dishes

Why Apply

This isn’t just another Head Chef role. It’s a chance to grow with a business that truly values balance, creativity and wellbeing. You’ll enjoy progression opportunities, wellness perks and the freedom to create dishes that make a difference to people’s lives.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role where food meets wellness, we’d love to hear from you.

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