Head Chef

Alice House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group based in Greater London is seeking an ambitious and experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating innovative menus and ensuring smooth service delivery, while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency. This position offers a competitive salary package and numerous benefits, including paid overtime and professional development opportunities. If you're ready for a new challenge, join a diverse and inclusive culture focused on quality and community.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Paid overtime

Referral bonus

Profit sharing scheme

Training opportunities

35% off food and drink

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary roles, preferably in restaurant settings.
• Proven leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Ability to create innovative menus and deliver consistent quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation and service.
• Collaborate with management on business strategies.
• Create enjoyable and high-quality dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Cost Control

Leadership Experience

Job description

ULG is a collective of 9 venues across London each with its own unique personality. We are a young diverse group dedicated to creating great neighbourhood spaces and supporting our people our community and our offer a great place to work with opportunities for all to grow in a culture based on kindness quality simplicity and loving what you do.

Were looking for an ambitious enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to join our team and to help delight our local community with honest tasty food. You will work closely with your General Manager to deliver a healthy business with the Group Development Chef to create innovative menus and lead your team to deliver smooth enjoyable services whilst maintaining quality and consistency of all dishes.

What you can look forward to when you join ULG :

• A competitive package made up of base salary & service charge
• Paid overtime
• A 100 voucher joining bonus
• Team Member referral bonus of up to 1000
• Profit sharing bonus scheme
• An extra day of paid holiday for each consecutive year of service
• Pre payday access to your wages through WageStream
• Membership of Hospitality Rewards with access to hundreds of perks and discounts along with wellbeing support & GP access
• 35% off food and drink in ULG venues for you and up to 2 guests
• Cost price wine through our fabulous suppliers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Benefits Scheme
• Personalised training at every stage of your career
• Supplier visits and masterclasses - think breweries wineries butchery & farms
• Summer & Christmas parties every year
• A 75 ULG tab on your birthday for you and a guest (for use within 2 weeks of your birthday)
• Charity opportunities
• Professional development - WSET Personal License First Aid Training Skills etc.
• Funded apprenticeships in Leadership & Management.
• Come as you are - be part of a creative diverse and inclusive culture

Get intouch if youre ready for a new challenge we cant wait to meetyou!

Learn moreabout our venues and people by following us at & Inclusion

ULG is committed to being inclusive in terms of age gender identity race sexual orientation ethnicity and disability. We work hard to create an environment where everyone from any background can be happy comfortable and successful at work.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements please get in touch with the Head of People & Culture Prue Stamp at

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

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1