Head Chef - Brentford, London

Hall & Woodhouse Ltd; Brentford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospitality company in Brentford is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a prestigious kitchen. This role requires a motivated and passionate individual who is skilled in food safety and high-quality cooking, ensuring exemplary standards. The company promises a supportive work environment, competitive pay supplemented by tips, profit-share schemes, and extensive lifestyle benefits to ensure job security and career growth.

Benefits

Work-life balance with a 5-day week

Tips share

Profit share scheme

Pension and health cover

Wellbeing support and discounts

Career progression and job security

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a managed pub or restaurant.
• Expertise in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-energy kitchen delivering top-quality dishes.
• Manage kitchen compliance and sustainability efforts.
• Support and motivate team members for excellence.

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

High-quality food preparation

Kitchen administration

Resilience under pressure

Job description

With the opening planned for late spring/early summer, the new Head Chef will complete a comprehensive induction programme in preparation for their role at the Dockhouse. This will include a structured learning pathway at the Brewery, along with hands‑on experience and systems training across other H&W businesses.

• A highly organized, skilled Head Chef with experience delivering high‑quality fayre to central spec's
• Someone who enjoys the buzz and spotlight of a fast‑paced, prestige kitchen.
• A chef who truly cares – motivated, passionate, and committed to excellence.
• An expert in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Calm, dependable, and resilient under pressure, with a solutions‑first mindset.
• Strong in kitchen admin and happy in following precise cooking and presentation specifications.
• A positive, inspirational leader who builds, motivates, and supports great teams.
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
• Able to reliably manage the commute and flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Keen to join an employer that recognizes and rewards dedication and talent.

Previous experience leading in a managed pub or restaurant is a big advantage, especially new openings! Ready to Lead a High Energy Kitchen? If you're a hands‑on Head Chef with the skills, drive, and temperament to deliver consistent top‑quality dishes under time and volume pressure, we'd love to hear from you.

• Real work‑life balance with a 5‑day week, consistent hours, and excellent working conditions.
• Salary boosted by a share of tips.
• Profit share scheme and bonus – when the business thrives, so do you.
• Comprehensive lifestyle benefits, including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, discounts, and more.
• A vibrant, supportive team in a business driven by sustainability and an authentic people‑first culture.
• Job security and clear career progression, backed by an award‑winning employer.
• All the support you need to succeed – we set you up to lead with confidence.