Head Chef

Ellary’s; London, Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant neighbourhood restaurant in Brockley is seeking a Head Chef to join their skilled team. With a focus on seasonal produce and community ties, this role offers a creative kitchen environment with set days off and minimal admin. Ideal for a chef looking to work at a slower pace or a Sous Chef ready for the next step.

Benefits

Happy working environment

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of running a kitchen is a must.
• Genuine love for food & hospitality.
• Personable nature.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of 3 staff.
• Oversee kitchen operations with a seasonal menu.
• Maintain a great working relationship with front of house.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality

Team leadership

Job description

We are excited to be hiring for a Head Chef to join our small, friendly team from mid July.. Ellary’s is a neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Brockley with an established customer base in a vibrant community. We have been trading in the area for almost 16 years and pride ourselves on our close ties with the community.. We have a seasonal menu that we regularly change and we work with exciting produce & fantastic suppliers.. We are a small, skilled team working in an open plan kitchen that allows for a great working relationship with front of house.. The hours are around 45-48 per week and we are open from Wednesday evening through to Sunday lunch.. Experience of running a kitchen is a must as well as a genuine love for food & hospitality and a personable nature. This is a creative role with set days off, minimal admin and minimal take home. With 3 evening shifts per week and a team of 3 other staff to manage this is the perfect role for a chef looking to work at a slower pace or a Sous Chef looking to make the next step up the ladder.. If you are interested in joining our team please get in touch!

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £18 – £19 hourly

About Ellary’s:

We are an independent business in Brockley serving a seasonal food menu alongside great drinks. We put our staff and customers at the heart of what we do and strive to cultivate a happy working environment with lots of staff benefits.