Head Chef KUDU 7 (Marylebone)

KUDU 7 (MARYLEBONE) LIMITED; City of Westminster; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4 day week

Discretionary service charge

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Kudu 7 (Marylebone) Limited is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to steer our kitchen in London, delivering exceptional, seasonally inspired dishes with a South African influence.

The successful candidate will lead a busy team, oversee inventory and supplier coordination, and ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and licensing regulations while maintaining outstanding guest experiences. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Formación

• Proven experience leading a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning and seasonal cooking.
• Track record of managing inventory and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Hands-on leadership with a focus on guest experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, licensing, and hygiene regulations.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and supplier coordination.
• Maintain rigorous standards for kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Deliver excellent guest experiences with energy and precision.

Conocimientos

People management

Menu knowledge

Inventory coordination

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Descripción del empleo

Head Chef - Kudu 7 (Marylebone)

Kudu is a family-run restaurant founded by husband and wife duo Amy & Patrick in 2017. Our South African roots inspire our food and the menus are shaped by the seasons. Our goal is to foster a culture of genuine hospitality, culinary excellence, entrepreneurial spirit and core family values. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2019 & voted as number 64 of the Top 100 Restaurants in the UK 2026, we pride ourselves on friendly, intimate service with a keen attention to quality and detail.

The menu is shaped by the seasons and showcases open fire cooking, in-house butchery, dry aged meats, house pickles and ferments. There is an open theatre kitchen & Grill, separate prep kitchen, counter dining and a cocktail bar.The Executive Chef/owner has a very craft-led approach to food. Everything is prepared in-house from scratch with excellent attention to detail. The team is young, focused and work hard. This kitchen is always busy.

Key Responsibilities and requirements

Ensure a fully equipped team regarding compliance and is well knowledgeable about the menu.

Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.

Ensure a smooth flow of inventory and coordinate with Suppliers.

A minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a Head Chef within a busy restaurant environment.

Consistently deliver excellent and an amazing experience for our guests.

Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Positive attitude with a hands-on approach

A successful candidate should also have a thorough knowledge of and adherence to the law regarding the following company regulations:

• Licensing Laws
• Health And Safety Regulations
• Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations
• Fire Regulations and Procedures
• First Aid Procedures

What We Offer

• A starting salary of £55k-70k per annum, including discretionary service charge and a further discretionary excess tronc estimated at about £3-5k per annum.
• The opportunity to grow within a respected and ambitious restaurant group
• A collaborative and supportive leadership culture
• The chance to shape and influence a premium dining experience
• 4 day week

If you are ready to bring energy, precision, and leadership to one of London’s most distinctive restaurants, we would love to hear from you.