Head Chef

PYRÁ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern European restaurant in London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Spanish and Greek cuisine, excellent leadership skills, and experience in event catering. Responsibilities include menu creation and execution, kitchen management, and team development. Offering a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 annually with immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior kitchen roles, with at least 2 as Head Chef or above.
• Strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine.
• Experience with restaurant service and event catering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of PYRÁ's menu.
• Design and execute culinary offerings for various events.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and food safety.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Event catering

Spanish cuisine

Greek cuisine

Team management

Organisational skills

Job description

Head Chef – PYRÁ (Queen’s Park, London)

PYRÁ is a neighbourhood modern European restaurant rooted in Spanish and Greek Mediterranean flavours, offering all-day dining, a curated wine list and an active events programme.

With 40% of revenue generated through events—including weddings, private dining and standing canapé/bowl-food receptions—we are expanding our culinary leadership team as we relaunch with a new winter menu and chef partnership.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at PYRÁ. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine, combines traditional techniques with a modern approach and can confidently deliver both restaurant service and high-volume, high-quality event catering.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Lead the creation and execution of PYRÁ’s menu, highlighting Spanish and Greek influences; develop seasonal menus for lunch, dinner, brunch and private events; ensure exceptional quality, consistency and presentation across all dishes.
• Events & Catering: Design and execute culinary offerings for weddings, corporate events, private dinners, standing events, canapé receptions and bowl-food service; work with the events team to tailor menus, tastings and service flow for each event style; plan logistics and production for high-volume events while maintaining PYRÁ’s premium standards.
• Kitchen Operations: Manage daily kitchen operations including prep schedules, stock control, food safety and compliance; oversee ordering, vendor relationships and cost control to achieve strong GP targets and minimise waste; maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen in line with EHO standards.
• Team Management: Recruit, train and develop a high-performing kitchen team; create a positive culture built on collaboration, consistency and pride; manage rota planning, labour cost control and staff performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the owner, GM and events team to ensure seamless service between kitchen and front of house; participate in menu planning, promotions, tastings and new concept development.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior kitchen roles, with at least 2 as Head Chef or above.
• Strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine—with a passion for Mediterranean produce, flavours and techniques.
• Proven ability to execute both restaurant à la carte service and event catering simultaneously, including:
• Weddings
• Canapé receptions
• Bowl food
• Corporate events
• Private dining
• Experience creating menus and costing dishes to deliver healthy margins.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Knowledge of modern food safety and allergen standards.

Experience

Required

Languages

English – Advanced

Employment

Full-time

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 yearly

Starting Time

Immediate start!