Head Chef

Young's; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Dog & Fox as a Head Chef, where you'll lead a talented kitchen team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. With a decade of experience, you will cater to numerous culinary events while enjoying creative freedom and autonomy in menu design.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Supportive team environment

Creative input on menus

Excellent venue reputation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Head Chef experience.
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen brigade.
• Experience in high-quality, seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team with confidence and passion.
• Cater for weddings and events with 100+ guests.
• Manage diverse culinary operations in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Creativity

Menu Development

Event Catering

Job description

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Wanted: Culinary Rockstar – Head Chef at The Dog & Fox, Wimbledon

Are you a kitchen maestro with a decade of Head Chef experience, a love for fresh food, and a flair for making weddings and hotel dining unforgettable? If you’re ready to lead from the front and make serious culinary waves, we’ve got the perfect apron with your name on it.

At The Dog & Fox, we don’t just serve food – we serve experiences. Nestled in the heart of Wimbledon Village, we’re a lively pub, a boutique hotel, and a sought-after wedding venue. From lazy weekend brunches to big-day banquets, everything we do starts with sensational food and ends with guests raving about it.

What we’re looking for:

A Proven Pro – You’ve run kitchens for 10+ years and can lead a brigade with calm confidence and just the right amount of fire.

Fresh Obsessed – You know your heritage carrots from your baby beets and wouldn’t dream of anything less than seasonal, high-quality ingredients.

Wedding Whizz – You can cater to 100+ guests without breaking a sweat, and you know how to deliver wow-worthy food that’s as memorable as the vows.

Hotel Know-How – You’ve worked in dynamic environments and can juggle breakfast service, private dining, and everything in between.

This is your chance to step into a high-profile role at a venue where food really matters. We’re offering autonomy, creativity, and the platform to shine in a place that genuinely values excellence.

•Competitive salary + bonus potential

•A passionate, supportive team

•Creative input on menus and events

•A venue with an outstanding reputation and a steady stream of exciting events

So if you’re ready to cook up a storm and leave your mark on one of Wimbledon’s most iconic venues, we want to hear from you.

Apply now – your next great kitchen adventure starts here