Head Chef

Cubitt House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Pub discounts

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Share save scheme

Development programmes and masterclass

Job summary

Cubitt House, a collection of eight luxury London pubs, seeks a Head Chef to drive the kitchen with vision and passion. You will lead a brigade, create outstanding seasonal menus, and ensure dishes reflect quality and sustainability across our renowned venues.

You will oversee daily operations, train and develop the team, and maintain health and safety standards while collaborating with management to deliver a cohesive and vibrant dining experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a quality hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities.
• Mastery of classic techniques such as butchery, charcuterie, and pastry.
• Passion for seasonal, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional dishes and service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Develop, refine, and innovate seasonal menus that showcase British ingredients and culinary techniques.
• Champion sustainability, seasonality, and sourcing the finest local produce.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and the wider kitchen team.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with the wider management team to maintain a cohesive, creative, and vibrant food offering.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Butchery & pastry mastery

Seasonal/local ingredients

Hands-on approach

UK work eligibility

Job description

Head Chef - 50-65K OTE (including Tronc)

We're looking for a Head Chef to join our iconic Cubitt House pub. As Head Chef, you’ll be the driving force behind the kitchen, leading the team with vision, skill, and passion. You’ll take full responsibility for creating and delivering outstanding seasonal menus, inspiring your brigade, and ensuring every dish reflects Cubitt House’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and memorable dining experiences.

About us

Cubitt House is a collection of eight distinctive luxury London pubs celebrated for their seasonal British menus, impeccable hospitality, and timeless interiors. Inspired by master architect Thomas Cubitt, we honour London’s heritage by creating vibrant spaces that feel both elegant and welcoming. Our pubs blend British craftsmanship with a sense of community, partnering with the finest artisans and producers to deliver exceptional experiences

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional dishes and service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Develop, refine, and innovate seasonal menus that showcase British ingredients and culinary techniques.
• Champion sustainability, seasonality, and sourcing the finest local produce.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and the wider kitchen team.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with the wider management team to maintain a cohesive, creative, and vibrant food offering.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a quality hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities.
• Mastery of classic techniques such as butchery, charcuterie, and pastry.
• Passion for seasonal, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients.
• Creative flair with a hands-on, adaptable approach.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK.

What we offer our Head Chefs:

• Head Chefs get to have full autonomy to create your own menus and specials
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and Development Programmes
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses covering topics such as Game, Butchery and Shellfish
• Access to inspirational food trips with our top quality suppliers
• Regular Chef Forums with other Head Chefs to inspire and develop
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s Group Pubs and 30% Discount on overnight stays in Pubs with Rooms
• Share save Scheme
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Head Chef:

This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands‑on team player with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all timesBe able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams