Head Chef

Rick Stein Barnes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience while inspiring and developing your team. This role offers a competitive package, flexible work patterns, and the chance to be part of a company recognized as one of the top hospitality employers. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and leadership, with a strong track record in kitchen management.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Brilliant tips

Social events

28 days paid holiday

Free meal for two after one year

Recommend a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role, ideally as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of guest needs and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver a quality experience for guests.
• Develop training and inspire your kitchen team.
• Work with the Group Executive Chef to create seasonal menus.
• Plan rotas and ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Control the kitchen from financial and quality perspectives.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Cost Control

Food Handling

Job description

Head Chef

• Competitive package
• Flexible work patterns - great work life balance
• Top 100 Best Companies to work for

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our beautiful restaurant in Barnes, London.

We see ourselves as being in the cheering up industry trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and, as such, are a Disability-Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you'll be getting up to:

• Leading the kitchen team to deliver a quality experience for our guests
• Developing training and inspiring your kitchen team to continuously improve
• Working alongside the restaurant manager to find ways to make your guests and staff smile
• Working with our Group Executive Chef and Rick & Jack Stein to develop seasonal menus
• Planning rotas, events and holidays to ensure the smooth running of your restaurant
• Controlling the kitchen from a financial and quality driven perspective

Check us out!

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Instagram: @lifeatsteins

TikTok: you'll bring to the role

This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to progress or for a current Head Chef. We're looking for someone who has worked in restaurants or pubs that puts their heart and loyalty into a role. You'll be aware of guest needs and know how to make them smile as well as being able to effectively lead, inspire and develop a team.

How we make you smile

• Staff discounts — you’ll get a discount in our restaurants, shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Brilliant tips — on top of your salary you’ll earn tips. These are paid weekly into your bank.
• Social events — you’ll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at social events and parties.
• Holiday — you’ll get 28 days paid holiday every year, which increases after 2 years.
• Free meal for two – after one year with us you’ll get a complimentary 3‑course meal for two people in one of our restaurants every year.
• Recommend a friend bonus – if you successfully recommend a new employee you’ll receive a bonus from us as a thank you.
• Pension scheme — to help save for your future you’ll be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after your first 3 months.

Our story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family‑run business back in 1975 and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our Values

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Say hello

If you are an experienced Head Chef looking to develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please email your CV to or click apply to submit a quick application.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance at any stage.

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