Head Chef - Gastro Pub, Hackney

Head Chef – Gastro Pub, Hackney (E9)
Salary circa £55,000

Join a respected neighbourhood gastro pub in East London.
The kitchen focuses on seasonal British food, cooked with care and consistency.

You lead the kitchen. You set the standard, You shape the culture.

The role

Lead and develop a small kitchen teamDeliver consistent quality across lunch and dinnerCreate seasonal menus and daily specialsManage food costs, GP, ordering, and stockOwn hygiene, compliance, and kitchen organisationWork closely with the front of house teamBuild a positive, calm kitchen culture

What’s on offer

Salary circa £55,000 plus bonus45–48 hour weekTwo days offLong-term stabilityReal ownership of the kitchen

Who this suits

A strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up or a Head ChefSolid gastro pub backgroundConfidence running serviceGood understanding of seasonality and classic techniquesPride in standards and consistencyCalm leadership style

You want your own kitchen? You want responsibility? You want to build something?

Apply today



  • Location: Hackney, Greater London, England
  • Salary: £50k - 55k per year + Inc Tronc + Bonus
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 16-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com