Head Chef

Organic Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned neighbourhood delicatessen in St John's Wood is seeking a Head Chef to lead its busy kitchen operation. This full-time role involves overseeing deli counter production and ensuring high-quality food service rooted in seasonality and classic recipes. Ideal candidates will have strong management skills and a passion for quality produce, with opportunities for growth within a respected establishment.

Benefits

Opportunities to grow with a highly respected operator

Closed evenings

Qualifications

• Calm, focused management in high-volume environments.
• A nose for quality produce and classic flavours.
• A creative approach to modern deli and café food.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brigade of 4-6 and oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Manage ordering, suppliers, food safety, and compliance.
• Support expansion into catering and external events.

Skills

Management in high-volume environments

Quality produce knowledge

Creative approach to deli food

Proven systems knowledge

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Co-Founder Organic Recruitment | Founder The Hospitality CircleLuxury Hospitality Recruitment | London | My passion is people

HEAD CHEF – ICONIC NORTH LONDON DELICATESSEN

A renowned neighbourhood institution with years of heritage is looking for a Head Chef to lead its busy, multi-outlet kitchen operation in St John’s Wood.

This is a hands-on, full-time position overseeing deli counter production, ready-to-eat meals, breakfast/lunch service, and dining terrace output. The food offering is rooted in seasonality, Jewish and Eastern European classics, and top-quality produce — from schnitzel and chopped liver to soups, granola and picnic hampers.

THE ROLE

• Lead a brigade of 4-6
• Oversee all daily kitchen operations: service, prep, production
• Manage ordering, suppliers, food safety, H&S and EHO compliance
• Work closely with leadership on product development and seasonal planning
• Support expansion into future catering and external events
• Mostly day shifts – latest finish is 6:00 pm (occasional evenings only)
• 5 days a week
• Total team on site 65 (Retail / Warehouse / Sales / Hospitality)

YOU’LL NEED

• Calm, focused management in high-volume environments
• A nose for quality produce and classic flavours
• A creative approach to modern deli and café food
• Proven systems knowledge (ordering, costings, compliance)
• Well established employer, many of the team have been here 10 years+

PACKAGE

• Hours: 45 hours per week
• Closed evenings
• Opportunities to grow with a highly respected operator

This is a rare opening in a business that’s a pillar of the community, combining tradition with a sharp eye on the future.

Interested? Get in touch confidentially to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Production

• Industries

  Hospitality

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