Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Hampstead Heath, North London
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Premium Gastro Pub
We’re searching for a passionate Head Chef to lead a dedicated team at a much-loved independent pub near Hampstead Heath. The focus is simple but exacting: the very best of British cooking, using the finest seasonal produce to deliver classic dishes with care, flavour, and pride.
With a team of 6 in the kitchen and full creative input, this is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who values provenance, quality, and consistency — and wants to shape the food in a destination venue with a loyal following.
The kitchen is closed every Monday and Tuesday, giving the team two consecutive days off each week — a rare and valuable work-life balance in the industry.
What We’re Offering:
• Up to £55,000 including bonus
• Menu autonomy with seasonal British focus
• Two days off in a row every week – kitchen closed Mon & Tues
• Supportive and experienced FOH & ownership team
• Opportunity to lead a talented brigade of 6 chefs
• A well-equipped kitchen and excellent supplier relationships
What We’re Looking For:
• Head Chef experience or strong Sous ready for a step up
• Deep understanding of seasonal British produce and classic techniques
• Proven ability to manage a small, tight-knit kitchen team
• Financial awareness: GP management, stock control, labour
• High standards of hygiene, health & safety, and food consistency
• Positive, calm leadership that brings out the best in others
Key Responsibilities:
• Full responsibility for kitchen operations and performance
• Design and deliver menus based on British seasonal produce
• Train, mentor, and develop a team of 6 chefs
• Oversee food quality, safety, stock levels and wastage
• Work closely with FOH to maintain excellent service standards
If you're ready to take the reins in a kitchen that values craft, consistency and quality — and you want two days off in a row every week — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join a kitchen where British classics truly shine.
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