Head Chef - London

The Audley; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dining establishment in London is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, hygiene standards, and collaboration with the Executive Chef for innovative menu development. Applicants should have proven experience in a high-quality dining environment, leadership skills, and knowledge of food safety practices. This role offers competitive benefits and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

Generous discounts across properties

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a head chef role within high-quality establishments.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to manage a kitchen and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and maintain safety and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure quality food preparation and presentation at all times.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef for menu innovation.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Quality food preparation

Team collaboration

Job description

Head Chef – London

Head Chef – The Audley & Mount St Restaurant

Base salary – 56,612 plus estimated service charge.

As a Head Chef, you will ensure the kitchen is managed effectively and safely at all times, including the highest levels of control regarding cleanliness, food hygiene, HACCP and stock. You will ensure quality food preparation and presentation, resulting in an unsurpassed dining experience every time. Working closely with the Executive Chef, ensuring outstanding food quality, presentation, and innovation.

What’s in it for you?

• 30 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• Nutritious food and drinks whilst on shift
• Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one at Mount St Restaurant
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including 12 weeks full pay Maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay Paternity leave. These moments matter!
• Health cash plan – a health benefit which allows you to claim back your everyday medical expenses like dentists and prescriptions
• Life Assurance
• Generous Artfarm-wide discounts including;
  Up to 50% off room booking at The Fife Arms
  Up to 25% off food and beverage across our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, Los Angeles and London
  Up to 30% off our fabulous retail products
• High street discounts off 1,000s retailers through MyArtfarm site and app.
• Amazing socials led by local social committees, so there’s something for everyone.
• A unique approach to career development and learning opportunities tailored around your individual aspirations and goals.
• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Enhanced pension scheme to help you save into your piggy bank for the future!
• Option to save directly from payroll into an ISA to enhance financial wellbeing

About Mount St Restaurant

Situated in the elegant Victorian building on the corner of Mayfair’s Mount Street and South Audley Street, The Audley offers guests three distinct experiences: The Audley Public House, a traditional London pub on street level; Mount St. Restaurant, a modern London restaurant on the first floor; and three floors housing four beautifully designed spaces, each with its own story and available for private hire.

Mount St. Restaurant is led by Executive Head Chef Jamie Shears (formerly of 45 Jermyn St. and The CUT at 45 Park Lane), who brings a creative approach to a menu inspired by the culinary traditions of London. Working with trusted farmers, growers and foragers – including from our own Somerset farm – we focus on fresh, seasonal produce and a commitment to sustainability.

Food is also prepared for The Audley Public House – a place for a pint and a pie, classic bar snacks, draught beers, and a proper Sunday roast. Our menu is simple, seasonal, and proudly British, using top-quality ingredients including beef and lamb from our Somerset farm.

Art is at the heart of Mount St. Restaurant, with over 200 pieces of art featuring throughout the dining space and rooms – including works by Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, Lucian Freud, Philip Guston, Peter Fischli and David Weiss, as well as site‑specific commissions by Hauser & Wirth artists.

About Artfarm

Artfarm is an independent international hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award‑winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, The Fish Shop Restaurant & Fish Mongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair, London, Manuela Restaurant in Los Angeles and New York, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca. Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place.

Artfarm is an equal‑opportunity employer and we value diversity. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our team is critical to our success, so we seek to recruit, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool. Sustainability is at the heart of Artfarm and every one of the team has a role to play in protecting our planet.