Head Chef

Restaurant Associates; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee daily operations and deliver exceptional culinary standards. The role includes managing all aspects of kitchen operations, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and creativity while cultivating a collaborative team culture. This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a strong focus on quality and service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader.
• Strong ability to create and deliver seasonal menus.
• Experience in managing kitchen teams and fostering a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, including breakfast, lunch, café bar and hospitality.
• Plan and deliver seasonal menus focused on freshness, quality and value.
• Maintain excellent food presentation and a consistently high standard of service.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and allergen controls.
• Manage ordering, stock control, waste and cost performance effectively.
• Coach and develop team members, promoting a positive and collaborative culture.
• Work closely with front-of-house colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Food safety compliance

Cost management

Job description

Head Chef / London / Monday to Friday / 7 : 00am to 3 : 30pm

We are seeking an experienced and confident Head Chef to lead an exciting operation in London. This role is responsible for delivering a high-quality breakfast and lunch offer, alongside a café bar featuring purchased cakes and sandwiches, and hospitality catering for internal meetings and events.

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of daily culinary operations, guiding a small and dedicated kitchen team to consistently achieve exceptional standards in food quality, attention to detail, and service execution. We are looking for a professional who brings creativity, commercial awareness, and a strong leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, including breakfast, lunch, café bar and hospitality
• Plan and deliver seasonal menus focused on freshness, quality and value
• Maintain excellent food presentation and a consistently high standard of service
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and allergen controls
• Manage ordering, stock control, waste and cost performance effectively
• Coach and develop team members, promoting a positive and collaborative culture
• Work closely with front-of-house colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery

Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader...