Head Chef

Brava Hospitality Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Your birthday off!

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Employee recognition and rewards,clear

Job summary

Mortimer House Kitchen in Fitzrovia, London, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, shape menus and deliver ingredient-led dishes that reflect our Italian concept.

You will drive kitchen performance, mentor staff, manage costs, and work hand in hand with front of house to deliver seamless service while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Head Chef or senior sous chef experience in high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent cooking skills and seasonal ingredient focus.
• Experience managing GP, food costs and labour budgets.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop kitchen teams.
• Level 3 Food Safety and allergen knowledge or willingness to pursue.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade, setting the standard for quality, consistency and presentation on every plate.
• Take accountability for kitchen GP, food cost, ordering, stock control and waste.
• Manage kitchen labour budgets and build rotas in line with forecast covers.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop chefs at every level, building a positive and respectful kitchen culture.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality, seasonality and value.
• Work closely with the front of house team to deliver smooth, joined-up service.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Team development

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

On a charming corner of Fitzrovia sits Mortimer House Kitchen, an Italian restaurant, bar and terrace. The menu brings to life fond memories of family summers spent in Orta San Giulio and the Amalfi Coast. With very busy breakfast and lunch trade and Sunday's off
As Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in leading our kitchen, shaping menus and delivering consistently exceptional, ingredient-led food that reflects the character of the venue. We expect you to bring creativity, strong commercial and people leadership, and an unwavering attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade, setting the standard for quality, consistency and presentation on every plate.
• Take accountability for kitchen GP, food cost, ordering, stock control and waste.
• Manage kitchen labour budgets and build rotas in line with forecast covers.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop chefs at every level, building a positive and respectful kitchen culture.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality, seasonality and value.
• Work closely with the front of house team to deliver smooth, joined-up service.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, and health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent cooking skills and a passion for seasonal, ingredient-led food.
• Proven experience of managing GP, food costs and labour budgets.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of developing kitchen teams.
• Level 3 Food Safety and thorough allergen knowledge or a willingness to work towards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

What We Can Offer You

• Free meals on shift and discounts for you, family and friends
• Your birthday off!
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Employee recognition and rewards, clear progression paths and more…