Head Chef jobs in United Kingdom
Head Chef - Brentford, London
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Job summary
A reputable hospitality company in Brentford is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a prestigious kitchen. This role requires a motivated and passionate individual who is skilled in food safety and high-quality cooking, ensuring exemplary standards. The company promises a supportive work environment, competitive pay supplemented by tips, profit-share schemes, and extensive lifestyle benefits to ensure job security and career growth.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in a managed pub or restaurant.
- Expertise in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-energy kitchen delivering top-quality dishes.
- Manage kitchen compliance and sustainability efforts.
- Support and motivate team members for excellence.
Skills
With the opening planned for late spring/early summer, the new Head Chef will complete a comprehensive induction programme in preparation for their role at the Dockhouse. This will include a structured learning pathway at the Brewery, along with hands‑on experience and systems training across other H&W businesses.
- A highly organized, skilled Head Chef with experience delivering high‑quality fayre to central spec's
- Someone who enjoys the buzz and spotlight of a fast‑paced, prestige kitchen.
- A chef who truly cares – motivated, passionate, and committed to excellence.
- An expert in food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
- Calm, dependable, and resilient under pressure, with a solutions‑first mindset.
- Strong in kitchen admin and happy in following precise cooking and presentation specifications.
- A positive, inspirational leader who builds, motivates, and supports great teams.
- Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
- Able to reliably manage the commute and flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
- Keen to join an employer that recognizes and rewards dedication and talent.
Previous experience leading in a managed pub or restaurant is a big advantage, especially new openings! Ready to Lead a High Energy Kitchen? If you're a hands‑on Head Chef with the skills, drive, and temperament to deliver consistent top‑quality dishes under time and volume pressure, we'd love to hear from you.
- Real work‑life balance with a 5‑day week, consistent hours, and excellent working conditions.
- Salary boosted by a share of tips.
- Profit share scheme and bonus – when the business thrives, so do you.
- Comprehensive lifestyle benefits, including pension, health cover, wellbeing support, discounts, and more.
- A vibrant, supportive team in a business driven by sustainability and an authentic people‑first culture.
- Job security and clear career progression, backed by an award‑winning employer.
- All the support you need to succeed – we set you up to lead with confidence.
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