Head Chef - Launch All-Day Brunch Kitchen (Day Shifts)

Chefs for Chefs LTD; Eltham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

42-45 hours per week

Daytime shifts

28 days’ paid holiday

Premium kitchen equipment

Staff meals and unlimited coffee/match

Uniform provided

Founders involvement in menu evolution

Opportunity to lead kitchen from start

Job summary

Chefs for Chefs is excitingly launching a new all-day brunch concept in Kidbrooke Village, London. We are seeking an ambitious Head Chef to own the kitchen from day one, collaborating with the founders on menu development, recipes and kitchen systems.

This role blends hands-on cooking with leadership and strong operational responsibility. You will build a high-performing team, establish prep routines and food controls, and drive consistent quality during busy services.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ Head Chef or higher in a kitchen.
• Experience in a busy café/brunch or premium casual dining.
• Excellent pan, griddle and egg-cookery skills under pressure.
• Strong batch prep, service flow and kitchen organisation.
• Experience managing food costs, stock and waste.
• High standards of food safety and team training.
• Fluent with modern kitchen equipment and recipe controls.
• Desire to build something new and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team through pre-opening, launch and ongoing service.
• Develop and test recipes, menus and seasonal specials.
• Establish efficient preparation systems and station workflows.
• Deliver consistent food quality, presentation and portion control; oversee ordering, stock rotation, waste management and kitchen gross profit.
• Implement HACCP procedures and maintain excellent food hygiene standards.
• Recruit, train and develop a reliable, high-performing kitchen team.
• Work closely with the founders to evolve the menu and improve the business.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Cafe/brunch exposure

Pan/egg cookery

Batch prep process

Food cost control

Food safety & hygiene

Digital recipe controls

Ownership mindset

Tools

Combi-ovens

High-speed ovens

Job description

Chefs for Chefs is excitingly launching a new all-day brunch concept in Kidbrooke Village, London. We are seeking an ambitious Head Chef to own the kitchen from day one, collaborating with the founders on menu development, recipes and kitchen systems.

This role blends hands-on cooking with leadership and strong operational responsibility. You will build a high-performing team, establish prep routines and food controls, and drive consistent quality during busy services.