Head Chef

The Clapham North; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant pub in Clapham is looking for a Kitchen Manager to inspire the kitchen team and maintain high standards in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for leading menu design, managing staff, and ensuring cleanliness while enjoying the fast-paced nature of cooking for various events. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen management, knowledge of food costings, and a passion for bold flavors and fresh food. Enjoy benefits like creative control and culinary masterclasses.

Benefits

Creative control over menus

Culinary masterclasses

20% discount at Young’s pubs and hotels

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams of various sizes.
• Familiarity with FIFO and HACCP standards.
• Proven ability to keep a high standard of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate kitchen staff during busy periods.
• Plan menus and manage food costings.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen management

Knowledge of food costings

Cleanliness and standards

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity in menu design

Job description

Descripción

Kitchen Manager – The Clapham North

Are you a kitchen boss who knows their FIFO from their HACCP and isn't afraid to get a little dirty (in a good way)? Read on...

Clapham North is on the hunt for a Kitchen Manager to lead our crew of culinary legends. We’re all about big flavours, messy hands, and good times - think loaded burgers, dirty fries, cheesy goodness, BBQ feasts and banging buffets, all made from fresh, high-quality ingredients .

We don’t do beige or boring. One night you might be cooking for a table of two, the next you’re smashing out a 100-cover party, and we want someone who thrives on that kind of chaos (the good kind).

You’ll be the kind of person who :

• Has led kitchen teams before (we don’t mind if it was 3 people or 30 - leadership is leadership).
• Knows their way around rota planning, food costings, GPs, stock control and menu design -but also knows how to make the team laugh during a busy Saturday night.
• Lives and breathes cleanliness and standards -if you don’t know what FIFO or HACCP stand for, this won’t be your jam.
• Can lead by example, keep calm under pressure, and push the kitchen forward while having fun along the way.

About us :

Clapham North is a one-of-a-kind venue in the heart of Clapham, directly opposite from Clapham North tube station. We boast a large quirky downstairs space with multiple screens showing every sport you can imagine, live music and DJs, this brings in a wide range of clientele through different times of the day. We have a private upstairs room with its own bar and big screen, this is used on match days and for private hires throughout the whole year.

We’re proudly part of Young’s Pubs, but we like to do things our own way - we work hard, play harder, and serve up serious vibes with seriously tasty food.

What we offer our Kitchen Managers :

• Creative control – design your own menus and daily specials
• Access to Young’s Apprenticeship Scheme and Leadership Development Programmes
• Culinary masterclasses with topics like game, butchery, and shellfish
• Food trips with our suppliers and regular chef forumsFree meals on shift and a solid 20% discount across all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share Save Scheme & Enhanced Company Pension
• 28 days holiday per year
• A cracking team and a venue where no two days are ever the same

What we look for :

• Someone who inspires teams and keeps standards sky-high
• A creative kitchen mind who can build and cost menus across a range of service types
• Experience in stock-taking, rota-writing and keeping the kitchen tidy on paper as well as in person
• A calm operator under pressure, always bringing good energy to the pass
• Passion for fresh food, bold flavours, and building a team that loves what they do