Head Chef - Brunch Venue

HTE Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef for a café lounge bar in London focusing on brunch and late plates. This 48-hour position involves hands-on cooking and managing shifts, including training new staff and reporting to the executive chef. Ideal candidates are recent graduates from a fresh food background or sous-chefs aspiring to step up.

Qualifications

• Aspiring sous-chef or existing head chef.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Experience in a café or restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen is ready for service.
• Plan work rota and report to executive chef.
• Train and oversee new staff.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Staff training

Kitchen management

Education

Recent graduate from a fresh food background

Job description

Head Chef

Location: London – a café lounge bar style establishment with a brunch focus and late plates. Opening from 9am daily.

Shift: 48 hours a week – 2 double shifts, 3 single, 2 days off. Small kitchen, hands‑on cooking required.

The role

• Head chef ensuring kitchen ready for service.
• Plan rota, report to group executive chef.
• Train new staff and oversee all normal Head Chef duties.

Experience & Qualifications

Looking for a recent graduate from a fresh food background; either a sous‑chef aspiring to step up or an existing head chef.

Contract

48hrs a week, £45k + service. Restaurant: Brunch & small plates.