Head Chef

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected gastro pub in Hackney is looking for a Head Chef who is passionate about seasonal British food and eager to lead a kitchen team. This role involves menu creation, managing food costs, and maintaining high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in gastro pubs and a calm leadership style. This position offers a salary of circa £55,000 plus bonus, along with long-term stability and two days off a week.

Benefits

Salary circa £55,000

Bonus

Long-term stability

Two days off

Qualifications

• Strong Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef background.
• Experience in gastro pubs.
• Ability to run service confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Deliver quality food consistently.
• Create seasonal menus.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Menu creation

Cost management

Hygiene compliance

Job description

Head Chef – Gastro Pub, Hackney (E9)
Salary circa £55,000

Join a respected neighbourhood gastro pub in East London.
The kitchen focuses on seasonal British food, cooked with care and consistency.

You lead the kitchen. You set the standard, You shape the culture.

The role

• Lead and develop a small kitchen team
• Deliver consistent quality across lunch and dinner
• Create seasonal menus and daily specials
• Manage food costs, GP, ordering, and stock
• Own hygiene, compliance, and kitchen organisation
• Work closely with the front of house team
• Build a positive, calm kitchen culture

What’s on offer

• Salary circa £55,000 plus bonus
• 45–48 hour week
• Two days off
• Long‑term stability
• Real ownership of the kitchen

Who this suits

• A strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up or a Head Chef
• Solid gastro pub background
• Confidence running service
• Good understanding of seasonality and classic techniques
• Pride in standards and consistency
• Calm leadership style

You want your own kitchen? You want responsibility? You want to build something?

Apply today