Head Chef: Lead Creative, Sustainable Kitchen

Roe Restaurant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff meals & discounts

Discretionary bonuses

Lunch for you and guest

Friend & Family discounts

Team socials

Job summary

ROE in Wood Wharf, London, is seeking a Head Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team, delivering outstanding dishes while upholding our nose-to-tail ethos.

You will oversee food preparation, presentation, service, and menu development with a focus on sustainability, cost control, and staff development.

Join a dynamic group offering a competitive salary, progression, enhanced learning programmes, wellbeing initiatives, and great employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high‑quality, fast‑paced kitchen.
• A deep passion for sustainability, seasonality, and culinary innovation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on training and staff development.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Collaborative and problem‑solving mindset, committed to a positive kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team, fostering a positive and high‑performance environment.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and service, ensuring excellence in every dish.
• Innovate and refine the menu, incorporating sustainability‑focused and creative cooking techniques.
• Manage kitchen operations, optimizing efficiency while maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.
• Control food and labour costs, conduct regular stock takes, and work within budgetary targets.
• Work collaboratively with the front‑of‑house team to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring the highest quality ingredients and ethical sourcing.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Organizational skills

Sustainability

Job description

ROE in Wood Wharf, London, is seeking a Head Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team, delivering outstanding dishes while upholding our nose-to-tail ethos.

You will oversee food preparation, presentation, service, and menu development with a focus on sustainability, cost control, and staff development.

Join a dynamic group offering a competitive salary, progression, enhanced learning programmes, wellbeing initiatives, and great employee benefits.