Head Chef: Lead Creative Seasonal Menus & Team

Naturalist; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub in Greater London seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen with full creative autonomy. You'll develop fresh, seasonal menus and inspire your team to deliver excellent service while maintaining high standards. With a salary range of £34,000 - £36,000, this full-time role offers benefits including free meals, discounts, and a robust training program. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary experience and a passion for team development.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Youngs Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef is required.
• Ability to inspire and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong communication skills needed.
• Responsible for kitchen staff management and health/safety.
• Creativity in designing new dishes and specials is essential.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop fresh seasonal menus
• Lead the kitchen team to deliver quality service
• Manage kitchen operations and staff roster
• Maintain cost controls and hygiene standards

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Food Industry

Cooking

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

A local pub in Greater London seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen with full creative autonomy. You'll develop fresh, seasonal menus and inspire your team to deliver excellent service while maintaining high standards. With a salary range of £34,000 - £36,000, this full-time role offers benefits including free meals, discounts, and a robust training program. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary experience and a passion for team development.