Head Chef

Westminster Arms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional London pub is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will work closely with the General Manager to deliver excellent customer service and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have previous experience at a senior chef level and a passion for creating a high-quality culinary experience. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various perks including healthcare and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary package

Bonus Scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Flexible working hours

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to manage a team and deliver high-quality food consistently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to ensure efficient operations.
• Work alongside the General Manager to achieve customer satisfaction and growth.
• Create an inclusive culture within the kitchen and the pub.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a dynamic Head Chef to join our team so if you have previous experience at a senior chef level you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in the kitchen; this may be just the job for you.

The Westminster Arms is a traditional London pub located just a stones throw away from the Houses of Parliament - it even features a division bell so MPs can dash back to the House in time for the vote! Opposite the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre and close to Westminster Abbey the Westminster Arms offers our diverse range of customers a warm friendly welcome together with great food and drink.

We know that an excellent Head Chef is one of the most key ingredients to a successful kitchen so this role will see you working alongside the General Manager to deliver key objectives customer satisfaction and growth at your site. Supporting the creation of an inclusive culture within the business you will lead and develop your team to deliver an efficient high quality kitchen service to our customers.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive annual salary package
• Bonus Scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100s of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs the Brewery & Support Office
• Flexible working hours

Shepherd Neame may be Britain's oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic independent business yet flexible and agile and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

WHO ARE WE

Britain's oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity equality and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age disability status ethnicity gender religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

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