Head Chef

Jobs.co.uk; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new contract

Daytime hours

Career development

Job summary

Berkeley Scott seeks a Head Chef for a fresh contract in Hampstead, North West London. This permanent role commands a £40,000 annual salary with daytime hours from 7.00am to 4.00pm, five days per week, leading the kitchen from inception and setting benchmarks for cuisine and service.

You will oversee daily operations, menu development, and uphold rigorous standards while managing a team and maintaining financial acumen for a brand-new operation.

Qualifications

• Proven background in quality-driven catering or hospitality.
• Experience leading a kitchen and developing menus.
• Strong organisational skills and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure high food standards.
• Develop and maintain the food offer for a new contract.
• Manage stock, costs, and compliance with food safety.
• Train and develop kitchen staff and maintain service quality.
• Collaborate with management to deliver excellent customer experience.

Skills

Team management

Financial acumen

High-volume catering

Hands-on leadership

Job description

About The Role

Berkeley Scott seeks a Head Chef for a fresh contract in Hampstead, North West London. This permanent role commands a £40,000 annual salary. You will lead the kitchen from its inception, setting benchmarks for cuisine and service within a daytime schedule of 7.00am to 4.00pm, five days weekly. Your remit covers daily operations, menu creation, and upholding rigorous standards. We need a seasoned culinary leader with robust team management abilities and sound financial acumen. This position suits a chef seeking influence over a new venture alongside a predictable work-life rhythm. Prior experience in high-volume catering or hospitality is essential.

About The Role

Berkeley Scott seeks a Head Chef for a fresh contract in Hampstead, North West London. This permanent role commands a £40,000 annual salary. You will lead the kitchen from its inception, setting benchmarks for cuisine and service within a daytime schedule of 7.00am to 4.00pm, five days weekly. Your remit covers daily operations, menu creation, and upholding rigorous standards. We need a seasoned culinary leader with robust team management abilities and sound financial acumen. This position suits a chef seeking influence over a new venture alongside a predictable work-life rhythm. Prior experience in high-volume catering or hospitality is essential.

Head Chefand

New Contract

Location:

Hampstead, North West London

Salary:

andpound;40,000 per annum

Hours:

5 days over 7

Predominantly daytime hours - 7.00am andndash; 4.00pm

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Head Chef to take the lead at a brand-new contract in Hampstead.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated chef to join a new operation from the outset, taking ownership of the kitchen and helping to establish high standards across food quality, service and team performance.
Working predominantly daytime hours, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef looking to combine a strong culinary position with a more balanced working pattern.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, food safety and service.
You will lead and develop the kitchen team, manage the daily operation and play a key role in establishing the food offer for this new contract.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and motivating the kitchen team
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance
• Managing stock, ordering and kitchen costs
• Supporting menu development and maintaining an engaging food offer
• Training, coaching and developing team members
• Ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Working closely with the wider management team to deliver an exceptional customer experience

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef with a proven background in a quality-driven catering environment or .
You will be a confident kitchen leader with strong organisational skills, a genuine passion for food and the ability to build and develop a team.
Experience within contract catering, hospitality, casual dining restaurants or Bandamp;Iand would be advantageous.
Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in standards and is excited by the opportunity to help shape a brand-new contract.

What''s on Offer£

• andpound;40,000 salary
• Predominantly daytime working
• 5 days over 7
• Typical hours of 7.00am andndash; 4.00pm
• Brand-new contract and kitchen operation
• Opportunity to make your mark from day one
• Excellent career development potential

If you''re an ambitious Head Chef looking for a new challenge with great daytime hours and the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we''d love to hear from you.

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