Head Chef - Third group uk - London

Chef & Cook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits and discounts

Job summary

Chef & Cook in London seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, overseeing daily operations and driving high standards of food quality and presentation in a fast-paced venue.

You will manage menus, control stock and costs, and ensure rigorous food safety and hygiene practices while developing staff and maintaining a calm, organized kitchen under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership and team-management abilities in a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP practices.
• Experience in menu development and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and staffing levels.
• Maintain high food quality and presentation across services.
• Create and maintain efficient kitchen systems and procedures.
• Monitor food costs, stock, and wastage; balance GP targets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu development

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team of a busy London venue. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintaining consistently high food standards, managing the team and ensuring excellent food safety and hygiene standards. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to a chef who enjoys developing people, improving kitchen operations and delivering great food in a fast-paced environment.,

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Manage the day-to-day kitchen operation
• Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation
• Create and maintain effective kitchen systems and procedures
• Manage food ordering, stock control and wastage
• Monitor food costs and GP
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards
• Manage kitchen rotas and staffing levels
• Train and develop junior chefs
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen
• Ensure service runs smoothly during busy periods
• Support menu development and seasonal changes
• Has previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen manager
• Has experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• Is confident leading and developing a team
• Has strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Understands food cost, GP and stock management
• Can remain calm and organised under pressure
• Takes pride in food quality and presentation
• Has excellent communication and leadership skills
• Is reliable, professional and hands-on
• £40,000-£45,000 salary
• Full-time permanent position
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to influence menus and kitchen operations
• Staff benefits and discounts
• Training and development