Head Chef in Maida Vale, London

Head Chef, Neighbourhood bar and restaurant NW london

Central London

Salary £50,000–£55,000 plus tronc

 About the role

 We are seeking a talented Head Chef to lead a fresh food kitchen in a stylish, intimate Neighbourhood bar and restaurant NW london

 You will take charge of a small team in a cosy environment where quality and atmosphere matter.

 The venue is known for British seasonal dishes and classic pub style fare, they have elevated with care and attention.

The menu is a mix of a core menu and specials. It gives you consistency while still giving you room to be creative - working in this way is a real plus

 What you will do

• Lead and inspire a compact kitchen team, creating a calm, productive environment
• Develop, cost and deliver set menus and chef specials using fresh, seasonal produce
• Manage kitchen financials including food cost, waste, labour cost and supplier relationships
• Take ownership of menu costing and ensure profitability while maintaining high standard
• Drive people management through training, mentoring, performance and rostering
• Ensure consistency, quality and timing across service
• Uphold and elevate a gastro pub standard of food in a relaxed but well organised setting

 Who you are

• You have proven experience as a Head Chef in a gastropub or high quality pub or restaurant
• You are confident managing both company set menus and a specials board
• You are skilled at menu costing, kitchen financials and cost control
• You are a strong people leader who can build a positive kitchen culture
• You enjoy working in a small team where your leadership and hands on skills matter
• You have a passion for fresh, British led seasonal cooking and delivering excellent food in an accessible setting

 Why this is a great opportunity

• Central London location in a well-established pub with a strong reputation for quality cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere
• Leadership role with autonomy and the chance to shape the kitchen
• Competitive salary plus tronc
• Opportunity to join a growing company with future progression

 If you are ready to take the lead in a high quality but relaxed pub kitchen, working with fresh food, managing the numbers and inspiring a small team, we would like to hear from you.

 NO SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.