HEAD CHEF : HIGH:VOLUME FRESH FOOD VENUE

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TipTopJob in East London is seeking a strong Head Chef to lead a growing independent venue. You will run a high-volume fresh-food kitchen, delivering quality at pace and shaping the operation with the owners.

You will manage the kitchen team directly, develop the food operation, and influence the business's next stage as the venue grows with new plans like a roof terrace and outdoor kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume fresh-food operation.
• Experience delivering quality at pace in a busy kitchen.
• Strong people management and team development skills.
• Good understanding of GP, labour, and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and drive the food operation.
• Develop menus and kitchen processes with the owners.
• Shape the next stage of the business and growth plans.

Skills

Head Chef

High-volume operation

People management

Team development

Commercial awareness

Job description

East London, A GBP 75,000 + Tronc + Growth Opportunity

Were looking for a strong, hands:on Head Chef to take the lead at a unique and growing independent venue in East London.

This is a serious volume operation, so you must have experience running a fresh:food kitchen at A GBP 70k+ food sales (300 covers plus a day) and be comfortable delivering quality at pace.

Youll work directly with the owners, leading the kitchen team, developing the food operation and helping shape the next stage of the business.

The venue is continuing to grow, with plans for a new roof terrace, smokers and an outdoor kitchen coming soon.

What Were Looking For

• Proven Head Chef experience in a high:volume fresh:food operation
• Experience managing A GBP 70k+ food sales
• Strong, hands:on kitchen leadership
• Excellent people management and team development skills
• A track record of developing chefs from within
• Strong commercial understanding across GP, labour and stock
• Experience with events and busy service periods
• Someone who enjoys working closely with owners and having a genuine influence on the business

This is a role for a Head Chef who wants more than just running a kitchen.

Youll have a real say in the food operation, the team and the future development of the venue.

Ideally based in East London or within an easy commute.

A GBP 75,000 + Tronc + genuine opportunity to grow with the business : opportuntiy for more as the business is growing.