Head Chef

Megan's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant group in Greater London is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-energy kitchen focused on fresh Mediterranean cuisine. The ideal candidate will bring experience from premium culinary environments and have a passion for flavor and margin management. This role offers a salary package of up to £44,000 annually and includes various perks such as half-price dining, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

50% off dining

Team social events

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Early access to wages

Long service celebrations

Free food & drinks on shift

Pension contributions

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a premium fresh-food kitchen.
• Passionate and hands-on with great flavour knowledge.
• Ability to maintain strong margins while producing quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Run a high-energy kitchen focusing on fresh food.
• Lead and coach the kitchen team effectively.
• Ensure seamless service even in busy periods.

Skills

Leadership

Fresh food expertise

Calm under pressure

Team development

Job description

Ready to run a joyful, high-energy kitchen where fresh food and good vibes rule?

💙 What we're looking for...

We’re on the lookout for a Head Chef who lives and breathes fresh food, loves the buzz of a busy kitchen, and can keep calm even when the tickets are flying in like confetti. You’ll be the kind of leader who lifts the whole team, coaching, developing and creating that “we’ve-got-this” energy that makes service feel seamless. All of our dishes are made fresh, in our restaurants everyday, giving you the opportunity to work for a multi-site brand, with a fresh approach to cooking.

If you’ve run a premium, fresh-food kitchen before, maybe as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a restaurant or gastro pub - amazing. But if your journey’s been a little different, don’t be shy. If you’re passionate, hands‑on, and know your way around great flavours and great margins… we definitely want to hear from you.

💙 What's in it for you?

Pay

💸 Salary package of up to £44,000 per year

• (combined fixed annual salary and base tronc), plus additional, uncapped tronc potential, based on site performance. Overall, on track earnings £50,000 based on current site performance.

Perks & Treats

✨ 50% off when you dine with your favourite people

🎉 Plenty of fun, feel‑good team socials

🧠 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 'Hospitality Action' – free, confidential support 24 / 7 including mental health sessions

💸 Early access to wages through Stream

🎁 Long service celebrations (think weekends away packed full of fun and social activities)

🍽️ Free, delicious Megan’s food & drinks on every shift

🛟 Plus all the usual standard stuff like pension contributions & 28 days holiday

Grow With Us

🚀 Ongoing training & real progression opportunities – if you want to move into leadership, we’ll back you

🌱 Get involved in new openings as we grow

🏙️ Opportunities to move between our neighbourhood restaurants and build your career across the group

💙 About us...

We’re an independently owned, dog‑friendly collection of 20+ neighbourhood restaurants, serving up fresh Mediterranean‑inspired food from brunch through to dinner. With exciting growth plans, there are big opportunities to build your career with us, plus plenty of fun along the way – our team parties are the stuff of legends. We’re a diverse, inclusive bunch who make sure everyone feels genuinely welcome, and we’re proud to support local charities and be a real force for good in our communities.

At Megan’s, our people are the magic. Yes, we’ve got dreamy interiors, food inspired by sunny places and fresh cocktails shaken to perfection, but the real reason our restaurants feel so special? The team. They’re what set us apart and what everyone who works here and visits us loves most.

If you’re ready to be part of our amazing team and take the next step in your career, apply to be our next superstar GM and unleash your magic!

Megan’s Restaurants is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment