Head Chef 50:55k + Bonus

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in West London is seeking a Head Chef to lead a premium kitchen focused on British produce and small plates. You will drive quality, develop a strong team, and oversee menus in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Ideal candidates bring experience from quality-led operations, strong leadership, and a passion for seasonality and British sourcing. This role offers growth within a growing group and a vibrant setting in West London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in a premium restaurant.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of SOPs and kitchen systems.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced service.
• Commercial awareness with cost control.
• Passion for British produce and seasonality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team of 12–15 chefs.
• Drive consistency, food quality, and service standards.
• Oversee ordering, stock control, food safety and compliance.
• Coach, train and develop junior chefs.
• Apply stems and SOPs to daily operations.
• Collaborate with Head of Food and the group on delivery.
• Contribute to menu development with input from the team.
• Manage kitchen GP, labour, and wastage.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Menu development

Food safety compliance

Stock control

Cost awareness

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef to join a premium British restaurant in West London, part of a growing group, with a focus on British produce and small plates

The Role

This is a high:volume, fast:paced operation with a focus on British produce. The successful candidate will be responsible for all kitchen operations, team management, menu development, and driving the restaurant towards its full potential. This role would suit a Head Chef with experience in a premium, quality:led environment who enjoys leading and developing chefs.

The Restaurant

• Part of a growing group with support from Head of Food.
• Beautiful design and setting.
• Focus on British produce : small plates, afternoon tea, English sparkling wine.
• Events and private dining.
• High:volume, fast:paced services.

The Head Chef Role

• Lead and manage the kitchen team of 12:15 chefs.
• Drive consistency, food quality, and service standards.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.
• Coach, train, and develop young chefs.
• Knowledge of stems and SOPs.
• Work closely with the Head of Food and wider group on operational delivery.
• Contribute to menu development where input is welcome.
• Manage kitchen financials including GP, labour, and wastage.

The Ideal Head Chef

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a premium, quality:led restaurant.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of systems and SOPs.
• High:volume, fast:paced background.
• Commercially aware with good financial acumen.
• Passion for British produce and seasonality.
• Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast:paced environment.