Head Chef

Chuku's; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant dining establishment in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will manage service and maintain food safety standards while fostering a culture of inclusivity and culinary expression. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of chef experience with strong leadership skills and a passion for food. Join a growing brand that values creativity and community.

Benefits

24/7 online private GP support

Free meals & soft drinks

Birthday gift vouchers

Staff discounts

Team socials

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ chef experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Proven ability to lead with care and confidence.
• Strong understanding of profit & loss and labour management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your kitchen team.
• Run service and lead the pass.
• Ensure Food Safety & Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Stock management

Calm communication

Passion for food

Job description

️ Head Chef. Location: Seven Sisters, N15. Pay: £36,500 – £42,500 per annum. Contract: Full-time | 45–48 hours per week. . **BENEFITS FOR YOU**. - 24/7 online private GP support — your wellbeing matters. - Free meals & soft drinks on every shift — because food is love. - Birthday gift vouchers. - Staff discounts when dining with friends & family (up to 3 guests). - Fun, inclusive team socials — karaoke, bowling, roller disco, and more. - A collaborative, values-driven culture where you can be yourself. - The chance to shape an award-winning, fast-growing restaurant brand. . . **YOUR ROLE**. As Head Chef, your responsibilities will include:. - Lead, motivate, and develop your kitchen team. - Run service and lead the pass. - Ensure Food Safety & Health & Safety compliance. - Conduct kitchen audits. - Manage stock control and COGS, including wastage. - Meet KPIs. - Be a Chuku’s ambassador — sharing your passion for food and culture with the team and guests. . . **WHAT YOU'LL BRING**. - 4+ years’ chef experience, including 2+ years in leadership. - Proven ability to lead with care and confidence, lifting those around you. - Experience managing suppliers, stocktaking, and flexible with new systems. - Strong understanding of profit & loss and labour management. - Calm communicator under pressure. - Genuine love of food and people. . . No need to know Nigerian or West African cuisine — bring your passion and hunger to learn, and we’ll teach you the flavours.. . **WHO WE ARE**. Chuku’s is about culture, community, and cuisine. What started 10 years ago as a brother and sister pop-up with a dream to share the spirit of Lagos in London has grown into a flagship restaurant in Tottenham — full of colour, energy, and afrobeats, serving vibrant Nigerian dishes made for sharing.. . With big ambitions and a second site on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to join a team that believes in new possibilities — building something bold, joyful, and lasting.. . Every dish is a conversation. Every guest is family. Every team member matters. We support each other, value everyone, and make real connections — through our food, with each other, and the world around us.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 45-48 hours p/week
Salary: £36,500 – £42,500 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Chuku's:

Founded by a brother-sister duo, Chuku's offers an award-winning cultural dining experience - recommended by Time Out.. . You'll fit right in if you have a big heart and big smile, take pride in your work and have fun when doing it!