head chef - Brunch venue

HTE Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based café lounge-bar is seeking a skilled Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, focusing on fresh food and brunch. The ideal candidate should have experience in a small kitchen setting, be hands-on, and possess strong leadership skills. The role involves training new chefs and reporting to the Executive Chef. The position requires working 48 hours a week with a competitive salary of £45k plus service charges.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a small, hands-on team.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen effectively.
• Experience as a sous-chef or current head chef.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is ready for service.
• Plan and manage the kitchen rota.
• Train new chefs as needed.

Skills

Fresh-food background

Hands-on cooking

Team leadership

Job description

Head chef required in London for a café lounge‑bar style establishment with a brunch focus and late plates. The shop opens at 9 am each day. The shift pattern is 48 hours a week, split into two double shifts, three single shifts and two days off. This is a small kitchen, so you will need to be hands‑on in cooking.

The role

As Head Chef you will ensure the kitchen is ready for service, plan and manage the rota, and report to the group Executive Chef. You will train new chefs. The role includes all standard Head Chef duties.

Experience

We are looking for a Head Chef with a fresh‑food background, able to work in a small, hands‑on team. Candidates may be a sous‑chef looking to step up or a current head chef.

Head chef

London

48 hrs a week

£45k + service

Restaurant

Brunch & small plates