Head Chef LE

Alchemist; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food on shift

50% off food for guests

Flexible rotas

Enhanced Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Club Alchemy benefits platform

Job summary

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant is seeking a Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen brigade, drive high standards, and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will manage service, uphold food safety, and mentor a growing team in a vibrant venue known for creativity and energy.

You'll thrive on busy services, be a confident leader, and contribute to a culture that values teamwork, quality, and guest satisfaction. This role is onsite at one of our energetic venues in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as head chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication with front-of-house and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own the running of the kitchen and brigade.
• Own food safety and compliancy.
• Manage financial controls in kitchen operations.
• Train and develop the team.
• Run service during busy periods.
• Prepare and cook to high standards during peak times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are consistently met.
• Assist with stock, deliveries and prep.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Thrives under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Head Chef

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant

We’re looking for a hardworking, positive, and team-focused Head Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen team at The Alchemist – a creative cocktail bar and restaurant.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in busy environments, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, and takes pride in keeping standards high while still having fun at work. Our kitchens work hard, move fast, laugh together, and support one another through every service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ownership over the running of the kitchen and brigade
• Owning food safety and compliancy
• Financial control
• Train and develop the team
• Running service
• Preparing and cooking food to a high standard during busy services
• Supporting the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth and efficient service
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen
• Ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are consistently met
• Assisting with stock organisation, deliveries, and kitchen prep

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a team-first mindset
• Hardworking, reliable, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with passion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Respectful, cooperative, and eager to learn, grow, and support the wider team

You’ll Enjoy Working Here If You Are:

• A confident team player
• Communicative and cooperative
• Professional but full of personality
• Happy to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow
• Motivated to thrive during busy services with a supportive team around you

What To Expect

The Alchemist is a fast-paced and energetic environment where no two shifts are the same. Busy periods are part of the fun, and we’re proud of the strong team culture we’ve built. We work hard, support each other, and create an atmosphere where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

What's in it for you?

• Free food and hot/soft drinks on shift
• 50% off food when dining with guests in any of our venues
• Flexible rotas
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity LeaveAccess to our benefits platform, Club Alchemy; saving you ££ on your everyday shopping, holidays, gyms, homeware and much more!
• Guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off
• Industry renowned training with fantastic career progression opportunities
• Transparent Tronc policy where 100% of gratuities and service charge go to the team weekly via TipJar
• 24hr access to employee assistance programme, with counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice
• Regular incentives, which can take you around the country, and the world
• The chance to compete at our annual Culinary Competition, Sports Day, Christmas parties and more!