Lead Head Chef: Craft Seasonal Menus, Mentor Team

Little & Large Hospitality Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent pub company in South East London is seeking an ambitious Head Chef with at least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating memorable dining experiences, a track record of managing high-quality kitchens, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. This role offers training opportunities, a share of service charge, and company discounts. Join us and make your mark in a vibrant, evolving pub atmosphere.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Share of service charge

Companywide discounts

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Proven track record of managing budgeted GPs and 5-star food hygiene.
• Ability to build, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and staffing.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Experience cooking to 2 to 3 AA Rosette level

Strong communication skills

Team development

Proactive kitchen management

Passion for high-quality ingredients

Job description

A leading independent pub company in South East London is seeking an ambitious Head Chef with at least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating memorable dining experiences, a track record of managing high-quality kitchens, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. This role offers training opportunities, a share of service charge, and company discounts. Join us and make your mark in a vibrant, evolving pub atmosphere.