Head Chef

Urban Pubs & Bars; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality modern British gastro pub in Tooting Bec is seeking a Head Chef with a passion for fresh produce and culinary creativity. This role involves leading the kitchen, creating a seasonal menu, and fostering a team-focused culture. You will enjoy excellent career progression opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and multiple staff perks.

Benefits

Career progression and promotion opportunities

30% discount across all pubs, bars, and restaurants

Annual team trips abroad

10% off gym membership

30% off grooming and hair salons

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to wages via Wagestream

Day off for your birthday

Referral bonuses up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food restaurant or pub kitchen, ideally in premium casual dining.
• Business-savvy with a track record of running a profitable kitchen.
• Ambitious with a desire for growth in a thriving, award-winning company.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead a kitchen emphasizing quality seasonal British food.
• Inspire and lead a kitchen team in a creative environment.
• Manage kitchen operations to maintain exceptional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

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Head Chef - Seasonal Menu - Fresh Produce - Quality Modern British Gastro Pub - up to £55k + Bonus - Tooting Bec - SW London

In the heart of Tooting Bec, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf, a proper local with excellent British pub food and a great range of craft beers. There’s regular live sport on the screens, plus live music and comedy nights. With three private rooms to host meetings, parties, and other events, this is an amazing opportunity for a people- and food-focused Head Chef to spearhead our kitchen.

Our priority lies in quality seasonal British food. We source ingredients and produce from the best suppliers to bring you a great selection of British pub classics that won’t disappoint. Our gastro menu, influenced by our chefs, is perfect for every occasion, and there’s always something on the menu for everyone.

You Are:

• Driven by great food and fresh produce; seasonality and creativity get you buzzing
• An approachable leader who values and inspires their team through a culture of creativity
• A good communicator, organized, and an approachable leader
• A team player who leaves their ego at the door - we get stuff done
• Experienced in working with a fresh food restaurant or pub kitchen, ideally in premium casual dining kitchen
• Business savvy, running a profitable kitchen while maintaining exceptional standards are key
• Ambitious, wanting to grow and develop within a fantastic, award-winning company

We offer:

• Up to £55,000 per annum + Bonus
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings
• Creativity and flair; bring your ideas to the table
• Get out and about; you automatically get 30% discounts across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives, and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• We’ll feed you during your shift
• 10% off gym membership
• 30% off grooming and hair salons
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to your wages at any time via Wagestream
• Take your birthday off on us
• Refer a superstar and get paid up to £1,000 per successful referral