Head Chef

Super 8 Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Greater London is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen at Brat x Climpson's Arch. This role involves menu development, leading a high-performing team, and maintaining culinary excellence. Candidates should have experience in quality-driven restaurants, strong leadership skills, and a passion for seasonal produce. The position offers 28 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and a range of employee perks.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

50% discount at all restaurants

Access to training and development resources

Enhanced maternity leave and pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

£300 contribution towards work laptop

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, quality-driven restaurants.
• Calm, focused leadership style.
• Commercially aware with a strong grasp of numbers.

Responsibilities

• Develop exceptional dishes that align with food ethos.
• Lead and support kitchen team culture.
• Maintain supplier relationships and product integrity.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HR policies.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality management

Menu development

Financial accountability

Team building

Job description

We’re looking for a Head Chef to join Brat at Climpson’s Arch (London Fields) - someone ready to lead with precision, creativity, and clarity. This role is at the heart of our kitchens, combining the daily craft of food with the discipline of systems, people leadership, and operational excellence.

Brat Climpson’s Arch is a dynamic and passionate neighbourhood restaurant serving seasonal wood-fired dishes in a unique courtyard space beneath the arches of London Fields. We place great importance on our relationships with suppliers and ensure staff are well informed about the produce we use. Located in the space where Chef Tomos Parry’s independent cooking style first took shape, the restaurant reflects that same energy. Our menu and wine list change daily. Brat x Climpson’s Arch is a friendly, enthusiastic restaurant that offers the chance to work with some of the best produce in the UK while building strong culinary knowledge and skill.

We are a restaurant that celebrates cooking over fire with a daily changing blackboard menu. Brat x Climpson's Arch is a dynamic and exhilarating restaurant space, where we have created unique events and collaborations over the years, as well as private hires, large table parties and occasional dance floor! It's a special opportunity to create daily menu's alongside hosting some unique events, where you will collaborate with a dynamic, forward thinking and exciting team to build some memorable occasions.

You’ll be responsible for delivering best-in-class food and an exceptional team culture — while ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently, commercially, and in line with our long-term vision. You’ll work closely with our Operations Director, senior leadership, and supply team to shape menus, train future leaders, and build a kitchen environment where standards stay high and ideas move fast.

What you’ll be doing :

Menu Development & Food Quality

• Leading the development of exceptional dishes that align with our food ethos
• Maintaining consistency and excellence across all food prep and presentation
• Running regular menu reviews and tastings to refine and elevate the guest experience
• Using guest feedback and kitchen performance to shape menus and training focus

Leadership & Team Development

• Leading from the front — building a kitchen culture of accountability, trust, and energy
• Driving development through regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and structured feedback
• Creating an environment where the team feels supported, ambitious, and proud of the food
• Collaborating closely with Ops and People teams to support succession and internal progression

Sourcing, Supply & Product

• Maintaining deep knowledge of our ingredients, suppliers, and sourcing standards
• Working with our Head of Sourcing and Head Butcher to ensure exceptional product integrity
• Nurturing supplier relationships and embedding product education into team development

Financial Accountability

• Owning food cost, stock, and margin performance — aligned to EBITDA targets
• Co-owning site P&L with the General Manager, ensuring shared accountability
• Ensuring full compliance with company financial practices and systems

Operational Excellence

• Leading compliance in food safety, health and safety, HR policy and site administration

Maintaining a 5

• EHO standard and ensuring that systems, reporting, and records are watertight

Flagging and managing kitchen maintenance issues proactively and efficiently

What you’ll bring :

• A seasoned Head Chef with experience in high-volume, quality-driven restaurants
• Someone with a calm, focused leadership style and a passion and understanding of fresh seasonal produce
• A commercially aware operator who understands that great kitchens run on numbers as well as creativity
• A team-builder who leads with presence and purpose — and thrives on structure and standards
• You’ll be comfortable collaborating with other departments, and hosting exceptional events whilst engaging with our guests.

The restaurant is operational between Wednesday - Sundays, but we hold private hires across all 7 days

How we’ll measure success :

• Outstanding food quality and consistent menu innovation
• Delivery of GP, margin, and EBITDA targets
• Clear, confident financial and operational compliance
• A high-performing kitchen team with strong sentiment and retention
• Positive guest feedback and continued momentum in culinary development

What’s in it for you :

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members