Head Chef

art'otel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in Greater London is seeking a Head Chef for their restaurant, JOIA, led by a Michelin-starred chef. You will manage kitchen operations and create high-quality dishes using authentic Iberian ingredients. Ideal candidates should have a passion for culinary excellence and experience leading teams in fast-paced environments. This role offers a highly competitive salary, extensive benefits including discounted hotel rates and a robust support system for personal well-being.

Benefits

Heavily discounted hotel rates

F&B discounts

30 days of holiday per year

Two free meals per day

Access to 40% of pay before payday

Recommend a friend scheme

Gym discounts

Free dry cleaning for work uniform

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead kitchen teams in high-pressure settings.
• Experience in creating high-quality, memorable dishes.
• Strong creative culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistency and quality of food served.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Passion for culinary excellence

Ability to lead high-performing kitchen teams

Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Job description

Head Chef – JOIA Battersea

JOIA is the first London restaurant by award‑winning two Michelin‑starred Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa and is inspired by Henrique’s culinary heritage and travels across the Portuguese Iberian Peninsula.

‘JOIA’ meaning ‘jewel’ in Portuguese, is located on the 15th floor at the top of the new art’otel London Battersea Power Station, visitors will find a stunning setting with unique views across London. Henrique Sá Pessoa’s menus for JOIA use authentic Iberian ingredients as the starting point for unique dishes that bring delicious new flavours in combination with meticulously sourced British produce.

Your journey so far …

We are looking for a Head Chef who has a passion for culinary excellence and a proven ability to lead high‑performing kitchen teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and is committed to delivering memorable, high‑quality dishes every time.

As our Head Chef you will receive :

• Salary : Highly competitive plus Tronc
• Heavily discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
• Two free meals per day
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24 / 7 employee assistance programme
• Rota given 2 weeks in advance
• Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme
• Benefit Hub – Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award‑winning training

If you share a passion for art, culture and hospitality, art'otel is where people's talents will feel at home. We aim to inspire guests to be creative and discover the arts; by dazzling them with sensational service enriching their knowledge; by encouraging their passion for art and appetite for the finer things in life.

be bold. be creative. be original.