Head Chef

Homehospitality; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant neighbourhood restaurant in East London seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen. This role offers autonomy in menu development, focusing on seasonal Italian dishes and British comfort food. Ideal for a progressive chef looking to make a name in the community.

Benefits

Menu autonomy

Support for PR/Marketing

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Comfortable serving high volume food.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and train a small team.
• Develop seasonal Italian dishes and British classics.
• Evolve and take ownership of the menu.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Team Development

Job description

Gorgeous neighbourhood restaurant & café, seasonal & regional Italian cooking meets British comfort classics, lots of autonomy & creativity, 45 hours

15th May, 2025

THE HIGHLIGHTS

• British comfort food meets regional Italian home cooking
• Family run, with hands-on owner
• From the team behind one of Hackney locals' favourite spots
• Menu autonomy and lots of ownership

15th May, 2025

THE HIGHLIGHTS

• Neighbourhood restaurant & café
• British comfort food meets regional Italian home cooking
• Family run, with hands-on owner
• From the team behind one of Hackney locals' favourite spots
• Menu autonomy and lots of ownership

THE JOB

Gorgeous neighbourhood restaurant and café from the team behind one of Hackney locals' favourite spots. This is a real community spot and a meeting of British caff culture & classics with regional Italian home style cooking. It doesn't get more East London than that.

The wonderful owner is looking for a Head Chef to run the kitchen, train and develop the small team, and to develop excellent seasonal Italian dishes alongside some British caff classics at breakfast/lunch. There is lots of autonomy to really evolve and take ownership of the menu to make it your own. Great if you're looking to make a name for yourself, as they're planning to support the new Head Chef with PR/Marketing if you're up for it.

This is perfect for someone who is a progressive Sous Chef or Head Chef who leads with a supportive management style and who is comfortable serving a consistent standard of food at high volume.

THE HOURS

This is a 45-hour week, and they are open Weds - Sun. You can expect to typically work 4 evenings and 1 day shift, or 3 evenings and 1 double.