Head Chef: Modern British, Seasonal Menu Leader, London

Smyth Companies, LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee benefits

Excellent career progression

Creative working environment

Job summary

Smyth Companies in Central London is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a modern British restaurant. You will shape the menu, maintain high standards and drive profitability while inspiring a talented team.

The role requires hands-on leadership, creative input, and a deep passion for British produce and seasonality. You will manage GP, costs, and supplier relationships, delivering exceptional guest experiences across lunch, dinner and weekend services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior sous chef in high-quality restaurants.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent understanding of GP, food costs and kitchen profitability.
• Passion for modern British cuisine and seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a talented kitchen brigade.
• Create and evolve a modern British, seasonal menu using high-quality ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of cooking, presentation and service.
• Take ownership of food GP, labour costs, ordering, stock and wastage.
• Build relationships with suppliers and champion British produce.
• Recruit, train and mentor kitchen team.
• Work with General Manager and senior management.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Lead during lunch, dinner and weekend services.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

People development

Food safety

Job description

Smyth Companies in Central London is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a modern British restaurant. You will shape the menu, maintain high standards and drive profitability while inspiring a talented team.

The role requires hands-on leadership, creative input, and a deep passion for British produce and seasonality. You will manage GP, costs, and supplier relationships, delivering exceptional guest experiences across lunch, dinner and weekend services.