Head Chef | Drive Guest Experience & Team Growth

The Big Table Group; Brougham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount 50%

Friends & Family Discount 25%

We Care program

Free meals on shift

Referral bonus

Early pay access

Salary Finance

Gym membership discount

Merlin Entertainment discounts

Trips via competitions

Team events

Job summary

Café Rouge is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and uphold the brand's standards. You will drive the guest experience, ensure top-quality dishes, and foster a fun, collaborative team environment.

As Head Chef, you’ll oversee hygiene, food safety, and cost control, while developing internal talent and supporting management in achieving restaurant goals. The role is on-site and hospitality-focused.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused leadership in a busy kitchen.
• Proven ability to drive guest satisfaction and menu quality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Experience managing food cost and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to align with brand goals.
• Ensure every dish is cooked to the highest standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
• Develop and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Make financial decisions with a focus on profitability.

Skills

Guest Experience

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety

Cost Control

Job description

Café Rouge is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and uphold the brand's standards. You will drive the guest experience, ensure top-quality dishes, and foster a fun, collaborative team environment.

As Head Chef, you’ll oversee hygiene, food safety, and cost control, while developing internal talent and supporting management in achieving restaurant goals. The role is on-site and hospitality-focused.