Head Chef - Day Times Only

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. This exciting role involves upholding the highest culinary standards while fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture. You will be responsible for managing kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish served. With generous perks such as free meals, industry-leading holiday allowances, and flexible wage access, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a vibrant and inclusive environment. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth in the culinary world.

Benefits

Free meal and drinks on every shift

Industry leading holiday allowance (32 days)

50% discounts on food and drink for friends

Share of Tronc for every hour worked

Access to earned wages via Wagestream

5 extra holiday days after 5 years of service

Join The BC Track Club for running challenges

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Manage kitchen operations and maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Time Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Inventory Management Software

Job description

The Breakfast Club is looking for a passionate and talented Head Chef to join us

What’s in it for you…

• Free meal and drinks on every shift.
• Industry leading holiday allowance. 32 days.
• 50% discounts on all food and drink for you and up to 3 of your friends.
• Share of Tronc for every hour worked, 100% of our Tronc goes to our employees, access Tronc as you earn it.
• Access to your earned wages whenever you need them via Wagestream. You can claim 50% of your wages as you earn them.
• Los Cincos – with 5 years of service or more you get 5 days extra holiday.
• Join The BC Track Club with opportunity to access some life changing running challenges and more.

The role and You:

You will be a positive influence in our kitchens, delivering the Nation’s Best Loved Cafe. You will be working closely together with your team to generate a culture of loyalty, opportunity, and support, whilst recognising the positive impact you can have on someone's day and their career.

As Head Chef, you will promote and ensure the highest possible standards across all areas of your kitchen and maintain a ‘5 star’ rated environment whilst also focusing on the consistency, quality and timing of each plate that leaves the pass. You will be comfortable and confident with the financial and all other management responsibilities associated with running a busy kitchen.

We think everybody deserves the chance to work with us. We’re proud to work with a number of organisations that support people with disabilities, prison leavers & people that have experienced homelessness into work. We do not ask about prison history in our application process & are also disability confident employers. If you feel you’d have a fairer chance at working with us by using a different name or leaving off your age, ethnicity or gender on your application then go for it. If you need any further adjustments to our recruitment process to make it fairer for you then please let us know.

Salaries are based on OTE (On target earnings).
Interested? Apply now!